The 2018 Asian Games was held in 

The correct answer is Jakarta.

Key Points

• The 2018 Asian Games was held from August 18 to September 2, 2018.
• The event was co-hosted by two cities in Indonesia: Jakarta and Palembang.
• This marked the first time the Asian Games were hosted by two cities simultaneously.
• Athletes from 45 countries participated, competing in 40 sports and 67 disciplines.

Important Points

• The opening and closing ceremonies were held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta.
• Esports and canoe polo were included as demonstration sports for the first time in the Asian Games.
• China topped the medal tally, followed by Japan and South Korea.
• The official motto of the 2018 Asian Games was "Energy of Asia."

Additional Information

• Manila: Manila is the capital of the Philippines and has hosted the Asian Games once, in 1954. This was the second edition of the Asian Games.
• Doha: Doha, the capital of Qatar, hosted the Asian Games in 2006. It was the first Asian Games to be held in an Arab country.
• Bangkok: Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has hosted the Asian Games multiple times (1959, 1966, 1970, and 1978). It is one of the most frequent hosts of the event.
• Palembang: Although Jakarta was the primary host, Palembang, a city in South Sumatra, co-hosted the 2018 Asian Games, hosting several events such as shooting and rowing.