Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Close After Record-Setting Competition
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games finished on Sunday after more than two weeks of sports.
The closing ceremony took place at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
It celebrated Japanese culture and had a “One Asia” theme.
Athletes from 45 Asian countries joined the celebration.
An official said the Games saw more than 350 records broken, including over 50 world records.
India came fourth, winning 85 medals.
Shooter Neeru Dhandha carried India’s flag at the ceremony.
The torch was handed to Qatar, where Doha will host the 2030 Games.
The Games had faced criticism about logistical problems and alleged mismanagement before they began.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended Sunday after more than two weeks of competition that began September 19.
The 90-minute closing ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium featured Japanese cultural performances and a “One Asia” theme.
Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed and said more than 350 records, including over 50 world records, had been broken.
India placed fourth with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze; shooter Neeru Dhandha carried the Indian flag.
Officials handed the torch to Qatari representatives, with Doha set to host the 2030 Asian Games.
- Who
- Athletes from 45 Asian countries, officials and spectators attended; Neeru Dhandha was India’s flagbearer.
- What
- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded, and the closing ceremony included the handover of the torch to Qatari representatives.
- When
- Sunday, after more than two weeks of competition that began September 19; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The ceremony marked the conclusion of the Games.
Criticism
Celebration
Assessment of the Games
Criticism
The Games were preceded by criticism over logistical troubles and alleged mismanagement in the build-up.
Celebration
The closing ceremony celebrated the competition and its sporting moments; the OCA president highlighted comebacks, victories, emerging stars and record-breaking performances.
- Competition began
- September 19
- Closing ceremony
- Sunday; 90 minutes, with a “One Asia” theme
- Participating countries
- 45 Asian countries
- Records reported
- More than 350, including over 50 world records
- India's result
- Fourth place; 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze
- India's flagbearer
- Shooter Neeru Dhandha, a two-gold and one-silver medallist
- Next host
- Doha, Qatar, will host the 2030 Asian Games
- Ceremony venue
- Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
