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  "id": 11908999,
  "title": "[Asian Games] 20th Asian Games draw to conclusion with celebration of athletic feats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-20th-asian-games-draw-to-conclusion-with-celebration-of-11908999",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T11:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261004/asian-games-20th-asian-games-draw-to-conclusion-with-celebration-of-athletic-feats"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA, Japan—The 20th Asian Games concluded in the Japanese city of Nagoya on Sunday, marking a celebration of athletic achievements and the culmination of the quadrennial continental competition. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held for the third time in Japan, faced criticism over various issues, including insufficient athlete accommodations and transportation challenges. Events took place throughout Aichi and, in some cases, beyond the prefecture, primarily in existing and refurbished venues to reduce costs. During the 16-day event, central Japan welcomed approximately 10,000 athletes and officials from 45 nations, competing for a total of 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. China continued its dominance in the event, clinching 169 gold medals and 341 medals overall. The host country, Japan, achieved a new all-time Asian Games record with 83 gold medals. Notably, sport climber Seo Chae-hyun emerged as a standout performer, winning a gold medal.",
  "summary": "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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        "published": "2026-10-04T10:16:50.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-04T10:21:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) 20th Asian Games draw to conclusion with celebration of athletic feats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asiad-20th-asian-games-draw-to-conclusion-with-celebration-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:29:50.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "published": "2026-10-04T10:35:02.000Z"
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        "title": "Asian Games close after fortnight of turmoil and teenage triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-close-after-fortnight-of-turmoil-and-teenage-triumph",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:36:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[Asian Games] 20th Asian Games draw to conclusion with celebration of athletic feats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/asian-games-20th-asian-games-draw-to-conclusion-with-celebration-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:52:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Celtic star Yang celebrates as Korea win gold in Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/celtic-star-yang-celebrates-as-korea-win-gold-in-asian-games",
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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."
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