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2026 ASIAN GAMES

Signage in Nagoya counting down to the start of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games earlier this month.
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Sep 18, 2025
Japan considering North Korea's participation at 2026 Asian Games
The neighboring countries have no diplomatic ties and North Korea was a no-show when Japan last hosted the Asian Games in 1994.
Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, which is scheduled to open in March next year, will be one of the main venues for the 2026 Asian Games.
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Sep 18, 2025
Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with one year to go
Host Japan hopes next year's event will make a splash similar to that of the pandemic-delayed 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China.
Japan captain Mai Yanagida bats against Hong Kong during the women's Sano City International Trophy cricket tournament on June 4 in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture.
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Jun 15, 2025
From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
Japan's cricket association says the sport is slowly gaining popularity and hopes next year's home Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can take it to a new level.
Hideo Nakata, deputy mayor of Nagoya, waves the Olympic Council of Asia flag as Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura watches during the closing ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Jun 5, 2025
Organizers to house athletes on 'floating village' during 2026 Asian Games
Organizers will lease a luxury cruise liner that will be docked at Nagoya's port.
Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura speaks during a news conference on Monday about Nagoya's preparations for the 2026 Asian Games.
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Apr 30, 2025
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
Cricket was also formally approved for inclusion at the Games during a meeting in host city Nagoya on Monday.
Deputy Mayor of Nagoya Hideo Nakata holds the Asian Games flag as Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura stands during the Asian Games handover ceremony in Hangzhou, China, in October 2023.
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Dec 11, 2024
Organizers say 2026 Asian Games on track
Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia was not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area.
Randhir Singh attends the opening ceremony for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in September 2023.
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Sep 7, 2024
More sponsors and better marketing top agenda for new Asian Games chief
A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh is the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post and his elevation will be confirmed Sunday.

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