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Asian Games 2026 open in Nagoya with spectacular opening ceremony

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The 20th Asian Games have officially commenced in Nagoya, Japan, with an opening ceremony attended by dignitaries and athletes from 45 nations.

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  • The 20th Asian Games kicked off in Nagoya, Japan, with a two-hour opening ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
  • Approximately 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and the Olympic Council of Asia Refugee Team will participate in the event, competing across 43 disciplines for 469 gold medals.
  • The games are scheduled to run from September 19 through October 4.

What to watch next

  • Progress of the 43 scheduled sporting events
  • Medal count updates for participating nations
  • Closing ceremony scheduled for October 4

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Named Japan · Afghanistan · China · India · Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium · Harmanpreet Kaur · International Olympic Committee · Japanese Self-Defence Forces · Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani · Kirsty Coventry · Manu Bhaker · Masako · Nagoya · Naruhito · Olympic Council of Asia

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