[Asian Games] 20th Asian Games draw to conclusion with celebration of athletic feats
NAGOYA, Japan—The 20th Asian Games came to a conclusion in the central Japanese city of Nagoya on Sunday with a celebration of athletes, supporters and volunteers of the quadrennial continental competition. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the third Asiad to be held in Japan, dealt with persistent criticism over issues ranging from lack of accommodations for athletes to transportation mishaps.…
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NAGOYA, Japan—The 20th Asian Games concluded on Sunday in the central Japanese city of Nagoya, marking the end of a celebration of athletic achievements. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the third edition held in Japan, faced persistent criticism regarding athlete accommodations and transportation issues. Events were spread across Aichi and neighboring areas, utilizing existing and renovated venues to minimize costs.
Over the span of 16 days, approximately 10,000 athletes and officials from 45 nations competed for 469 gold medals across 43 sports and 71 disciplines under the theme "Imagine One Asia." South Korea secured the third position in the medal table with 39 gold, 43 silver, and 68 bronze medals, while China continued its dominance, winning 169 gold medals and a total of 341 medals.
The host nation, Japan, achieved an all-time Asian Games record with 83 gold medals, followed by the efforts of its athletes, supporters, and volunteers.
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