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Asian Games 2026 Set to Open in Japan Amid Weather and Organisational Challenges

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Asian Games 2026 Set to Open in Japan Amid Weather and Organisational Challenges

By AFP News September 19, 2026 • 10:16 AM View: 322

The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the Olympics.

The first gold medal will be won on Sunday morning, likely in the men's individual triathlon, and will be followed by 468 more in 45 sports before the curtain comes down on October 4.

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