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  "id": 8433572,
  "title": "Japan under pressure amid accommodation woes as Asian Games kick off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/japan-under-pressure-amid-accommodation-woes-as-asian-games-kick-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T10:02:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/japan-under-pressure-amid-accommodation-woes-as-asian-games-kick-off"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The 20th Asian Games have officially begun in Japan, with the opening ceremony held at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were in attendance. According to France 24, organisers were under pressure even before competition started due to a higher-than-expected number of athletes and officials registering to take part.\n\nThe games will run for 16 days, with a theme of “Imagine One Asia.” KBS World Radio reported on the opening ceremony.\n\nSome athletes have found accommodation, with Antara News Indonesia mentioning that the House of Indonesia in Nagoya has benefited Indonesian athletes and officials. Meanwhile, The Indian Express reported on India's prospects in the sport of Teqball, which is making its debut at the Asian Games.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Indonesia's Sumaya advances to Asian Games teqball final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/indonesias-sumaya-advances-to-asian-games-teqball-final",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:59:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "20th Asian Games Kick Off in Japan for 16-Day Run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/20th-asian-games-kick-off-in-japan-for-16-day-run",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:03:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Asian Games 2026: Meet Teqball, the sport that could give India its first medal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-2026-meet-teqball-the-sport-that-could-give-india-its",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:19:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post",
        "title": "Asian Games open in Japan after troubled build-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-open-in-japan-after-troubled-build-up",
        "published": "2026-09-19T10:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Asian Games kick off in Nagoya: UAE takes centre stage at grand opening ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-kick-off-in-nagoya-uae-takes-centre-stage-at-grand",
        "published": "2026-09-19T10:34:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-open-with-unity-message-after-troubled-build-up",
        "published": "2026-09-19T10:35:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-open-with-unity-message-after-troubled-build-up-8447816",
        "published": "2026-09-19T10:52:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Asian Games open in Nagoya with celebration of solidarity and Japanese culture",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-open-in-nagoya-with-celebration-of-solidarity-and",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:12:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Asian Games 2026 opens amid troubled build-up and complaints from athletes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-2026-opens-amid-troubled-build-up-and-complaints-from",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:13:43.000Z"
      }
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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."
}