Asian Games 2026 — Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

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Asian Games 2026 — Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

Context

The 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. The Games are organised under the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and will bring together athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees across Asia.

Historical Background

The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, began in New Delhi in 1951 and are held every four years. Japan is hosting the event for the third time, after Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994. Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is also significant because it marks 75 years of the Asian Games movement.

Salient Features