20th Asian Games officially open today
Summary
The 20th Asian Games open in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya region, with 135 Nepali athletes competing across 21 sports as Nepal chases its first-ever gold medal. Nepal’s campaign has begun with early defeats in women’s volleyball and men’s softball.
Key Points
- The 20th Asian Games officially open in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya region under the motto “Imagine One Asia.”
- Nepal has sent 135 athletes to compete in 21 sports, aiming for a double-digit medal haul and its first Asian Games gold.
- Boxer Chandra Bahadur Thapa and kabaddi player Manmati Bista will be Nepal’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
- Nepal’s women’s volleyball and men’s softball teams have already suffered early losses before the main competition began.
