20th Asian Games Begin in Japan with New Sports and Olympic Qualifiers
Summary
The 20th Asian Games have begun in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya city, with more than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries competing in 43 sports. The event also includes new sports and offers Olympic qualification opportunities in several disciplines.
Key Points
- The 20th Asian Games are being held in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya city from September 19 to October 4, with 11,000-plus athletes from 45 Asian countries.
- This edition features 469 events in 43 sports, including new additions such as surfing, mixed martial arts, padel, techball, and virtual taekwondo.
- The opening ceremony is scheduled at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, while athletes are staying in hotels, temporary wooden structures, and cruise ships instead of a traditional village.
- The Games will also serve as an Olympic qualifying event in sports including hockey, squash, archery, rowing, tennis, triathlon, and surfing.
