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Latest news on the 2026 Asian Games, providing comprehensive coverage of the multi-sport event to be held in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture, Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026, including venues, sports, participating nations, and preparations.
The 2026 Asian Games, also known as the 20th Asian Games or Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will feature 47 National Olympic Committees from across Asia competing in 42 sports. Nagoya will be the third Japanese city to host the Asian Games, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The event is set to return to its traditional 4-year cycle after the postponement of the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Preparations for the 2026 Asian Games are well underway, with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee (AINAGOC) working closely with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to ensure a successful event. The Games will utilize a mix of existing and new venues across Aichi Prefecture and the main Japanese Metropolitan Regions, including six cities that hosted events during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The 2026 Asian Games will showcase the diversity and unity of Asian sport, with athletes competing in traditional Olympic sports as well as regional favorites like sepak takraw, kabaddi, and wushu. The inclusion of esports as a medal event reflects the growing popularity of competitive gaming in Asia and around the world.
As the 2026 Asian Games draw closer, attention will focus on the readiness of the venues, the performance of the athletes, and the legacy of the event for Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and Japan as a whole. The Games are expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy and showcase the region's culture and hospitality to a global audience.
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