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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Close With India Fourth
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended on Sunday after more than two weeks of sports.
The competition began on September 19.
The closing ceremony had a “One Asia” theme.
Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani announced that the Games were closed.
India finished fourth in the medal standings.
Its athletes won 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.
Shooter Neeru Dhandha carried India’s flag at the ceremony.
The next Asian Games in 2030 will be held in Doha, Qatar.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended on Sunday after more than two weeks of competition that began September 19.
Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed.
India finished fourth with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.
Shooter Neeru Dhandha, a two-time gold medallist and silver medallist, carried India's flag at the closing ceremony.
Officials handed the torch to Qatari representatives; Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games.
- Who
- Athletes, officials and spectators gathered for the closing ceremony; shooter Neeru Dhandha was India's flagbearer.
- What
- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded, and India finished fourth in the medal standings.
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya; the 2030 Asian Games will be held in Doha.
- When
- Sunday, after more than two weeks of competition that began September 19; no year is specified.
- Why
- The articles state that the Games concluded after the competition, but do not give a specific reason for the closing.
Key facts
- Competition began
- September 19
- Closing ceremony
- Sunday; featured a “One Asia” theme
- India's final position
- Fourth
- India's total medals
- 85
- India's medal breakdown
- 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze
- India's flagbearer
- Shooter Neeru Dhandha
- Next host
- Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games









