Asian Games 2026: Continent's biggest sports event opens in Nagoya after troubled build-up
The 20th Asian Games are officially underway in Japan's Nagoya. It was a colourful opening ceremony, but subdued turnout. Rows of seats at the 30,000-capacity stadium were empty, despite organisers saying all tickets were sold out. The continent's biggest multi-sport event brings together more than 17,000 athletes and officials, with more than 40 sports on the programme. Alif Amsyar and Michiyo Ishida report from Nagoya.
The 20th Asian Games are officially underway in Japan's Nagoya. It was a colourful opening ceremony, but subdued turnout. Rows of seats at the 30,000-capacity stadium were empty, despite organisers saying all tickets were sold out. The continent's biggest multi-sport event brings together more than 17,000 athletes and officials, with more than 40 sports on the programme. Alif Amsyar and Michiyo Ishida report from Nagoya.
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