Asian Games Open in Japan for First Time in 32 Years
The 20th Asian Games opened on September 19 with a ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, launching competition across venues in five prefectures through October 4. (News On Japan)
The 20th Asian Games have commenced in Japan for the first time in 32 years, taking place in Nagoya with a ceremony at Paloma Mizuho Stadium. This is Japan's third time hosting the event, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. Over 15,000 athletes and team members from 45 countries and regions are participating in the Games, which run until October 4.
Japan has entered a record 932 athletes across all 43 sports, aiming for its best performance ever. However, Typhoon No. 25 is forecast to bring torrential rain, violent winds, and transport disruption, with potential impacts on the Izu Islands.
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