Asian Games 2026: India And Four Other Teams Complete Flag Hoisting Ceremony After Delay, Disruption Amid Organisational Chaos
Nagoya: The traditional flag hoisting ceremony at the Asian Games, involving India among others, was first delayed, then disrupted before finally taking place on Friday following the resolution of an unspecified "trouble" by the organisers, who are facing heavy criticism for the logistical chaos here. VIDEO | Nagoya, Japan: The traditional flag hoisting ceremony at the Asian Games, involving…
The traditional flag hoisting ceremony at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, was initially delayed and later disrupted due to organizational issues, according to reports from September 18, 2026. The ceremony, which involved teams from Yemen, North Korea, Palestine, India, and Timor-Leste, faced heavy criticism for the logistical chaos.
The disruption lasted over an hour, with the organisers facing communication problems. India's Chef de mission, Sahdev Yadav, and four deputy chef-de-missions were present for the ceremony at Garden Pier, which is close to the athletes' lodging. The ceremony, which involved five teams, was finally able to proceed after the organizers resolved the issue.
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