{
  "id": 8475283,
  "title": "[PHOTOS] Asian Games officially kick off in Nagoya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/photos-asian-games-officially-kick-off-in-nagoya",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/photonews/20260919/photos-asian-games-officially-kick-off-in-nagoya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 20th Asian Games commenced on September 19 in Nagoya, Japan, with a grand opening ceremony held at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Spectators were seen waving the South Korean flag as they watched the event. Notable attendees included Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, and Crown Princess Kiko. The ceremony featured a performance by dancers. South Korean athletes entered the stadium during the opening ceremony, as did North Korean athletes. The Olympic Council of Asia flag was carried by flag bearers during the event. Additionally, Japan's former athletes Koji Murofushi and Shigenobu Murofushi carried the torch during the opening ceremony at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.",
  "summary": "The 20th Asian Games officially kick off with an opening ceremony at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, Saturday, Sept. 19. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk",
  "key_points": [
    "20th Asian Games began on September 19 in Nagoya, Japan",
    "Grand opening ceremony held at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium",
    "Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[PHOTOS] Asian Games officially kick off in Nagoya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/photos-asian-games-officially-kick-off-in-nagoya-8477456",
        "published": "2026-09-19T14:37:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}