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The 20th Asian Games, hosted across Aichi Prefecture in central Japan, began the
The 20th Asian Games, hosted across Aichi Prefecture in central Japan, began their official competition schedule on September 10, with the opening ceremony set for September 19 in Nagoya. More than 11,000 athletes from 45 nations are expected to compete across 469 medal events spanning 43 sports over a 16-day programme. Japan is hosting the Games for the third time, after Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994, and has spread events across multiple venues including some constructed for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The event retains esports and breaking — breakdancing — as medal disciplines for the second consecutive edition following their debut at Hangzhou 2023. Results in several sports will serve as qualifying markers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, adding extra stakes for many athletes. The Games draw participants from Central, South, Southeast, and East Asia alike, making them one of the broadest multi-sport gatherings on the annual calendar. Which sport or moment from these Games are you most hoping to follow?