My Recent Covers

 

Ever Onward Congratulations Medal Winners !

19th Asian Games, Hangzhou

Thanks - Jagannath Mani, Bangalore

Commemorative Covers

1.Rabindranath Tagore 2.Sengol Symbol of Transfer of Power

Thanks - Prayag Philatelic Society

International Day of Non-Violence

Thanks - Pradip Jain, Patna

18th ASIAN GAMES 2018 Indonesia

18th Asian Games 2018 will be held in Indonesia  from 18th August to 2nd September 2018. The games will take place simultaneously in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia and Palembang, capital of the province of South Sumatra. Here are some beautiful stamps issued to commemorate this forthcoming sports event.

Date of Issue : 9 July 2018

The new KEP postage stamp issue, consisting of two stamps, is dedicated to the one of the most important sporting competitions of 2018 - the Asian Games. As the largest multi-sport competition, after the Olympic Games, the Asian Games are one of the most prestigious events in the world of sports. These games are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, once every four years. The XVIII Asian Games are held in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2, 2018. For the first time, competitions in these games are being co-hosted by two cities: Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, and Palembang, the capital of the province of South Sumatra. Approximately 10,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries will compete for the highest awards in 40 different sports. The team from Kyrgyzstan (about 100 people) also participates in the Asian Games in 2018.