{
  "id": 11906357,
  "title": "Curtain comes down in Aichi-Nagoya as Doha receives flag for Asian Games 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/curtain-comes-down-in-aichi-nagoya-as-doha-receives-flag-for-asian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T10:38:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2026/asian-games-2026-curtain-comes-down-in-aichi-nagoya-as-doha-receives-flag-for-2030-edition/articleshow/134673196.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The 20th Asian Games concluded in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with Qatar receiving the flag for the 2030 edition in Doha, according to the Times of India. The closing ceremony, themed \"One Asia,\" took place at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium and featured the handover of the Asian Games torch to the Qatari representatives. India, led by Neeru Dhanda's impressive performance, finished the event with 85 medals, securing the fourth position in the overall standings. The Games showcased 43 sports, with around 17,000 athletes and officials participating. While the event was marked by sporting excellence, it also faced challenges such as accommodation and transport issues, which impacted several delegations.",
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        "published": "2026-10-04T01:44:11.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-04T05:28:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}