Japan lights torch as countdown begins to Asian Games
The 20th edition of the Games will be held in Japan's Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from Sept 19 to Oct 4.
On Tuesday, the Asian Games began with a torch-lighting ceremony in Tokyo as Japan prepares for the multisport event. The 20th edition of the Games will take place in Nagoya and the Aichi region from September 19 to October 4. Japanese sprinter Yoshihide Kiryu lit the torch outside the National Stadium, where the Olympics were held in 2021 due to the pandemic.
This year's Games feature more athletes than the Olympics, with organizers hoping to give fans a unique experience and showcase the best of Asian sports. The event will see around 15,000 competitors and officials, including notable talents like Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala and Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest cricketer to represent his country.
The athletes will stay in temporary accommodation, including a cruise ship, wooden shipping container huts, and standard hotel rooms. The Games are set to kick off on Saturday with a combined torch relay, marking the official start of the multisport spectacle.
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