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Asian Games in Japan Close After Record-Breaking Performances and Organisational Problems

“I don’t think I am what people describe as a prodigy,” she said. NAGOYA: The Asian Games in Japan will conclude on Sunday after two weeks of record-breaking performances by emerging sporting stars, although the event was also overshadowed by organisational problems, sparse crowds and criticism over its management. More than 17,000 athletes and officials […]

Asian Games: Swimming Stars Set to Compete as Competition Begins

Unlike Olympic swimming competition, the Asian Games will use a preliminary and final format without semifinals. The Asian Games swimming competition is set to begin on Saturday night, with the events continuing through Friday at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. China will be among the teams to watch, with Zhang Zhanshuo entered in events ranging from […]

Asian Games 2026 Open in Japan Amid Organisational Challenges

Members of Pakistan’s delegation wave the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.–AFP NAGOYA: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the 20th Asian Games open on Saturday, marking the start of the continent’s biggest multi-sport event. The opening ceremony was held at […]