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PM Takaichi to skip Japan-held Asian Games opening ceremony: gov't official

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to skip the opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games that will be held in

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to skip the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. According to a government official, Takaichi will not attend the event.

The Asian Games are being held in Japan. Some athletes competing in the Games have spoken about the sacrifices they are making. Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna has talked about spending long periods away from her four-year-old son while preparing for the Games.

Athletes from various countries, including Pakistan, are participating in the Games. Pakistan will send four boxers to the event, consisting of two men and two women.

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