20th Asian Games open in Nagoya as Nepal joins 45 nations; Chandra Bahadur, Manmati to carry Nepal’s flag
Summary
The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya with Nepal sending 135 athletes across 42 sports, and Chandra Bahadur Thapa and Manmati Bista carrying the national flag. The Games have already drawn criticism over accommodation problems, heavy rain disruptions and the lack of a traditional Athletes’ Village.
Key Points
- The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya, Japan, with more than 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and regions set to take part.
- Nepal is competing in 42 sports with 135 athletes, and boxer Chandra Bahadur Thapa and kabaddi captain Manmati Bista will carry the flag.
- Organizers are facing criticism over accommodation shortages, cramped rooms and temporary container-style facilities.
- Heavy rainfall last week also caused evacuations and venue water leakage, though Nagoya’s mayor said the Games will go ahead as planned.
