Asian Games to Open in Japan After Troubled Build-Up

Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up

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 more than 40 sports before the curtain comes down on October 4. The event in Nagoya and Aichi prefecture has 2028 Olympics places up for grabs in seven sports and will be graced by global stars. But it has been dogged by a series of problems in the lead-up. The 17,000 participants -- more than the Olympics -- stretche…

Asian Games to open in Nagoya after troubled buildup

By Ian Ransom and Amlan Chakraborty NAGOYA, Japan, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya on Saturday, with organisers on the defensive after a string of operational gaffes and logistical problems in the buildup to the massive, multi-s...

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Asian Games Open in Japan Amid Organisational Challenges - THE DESTINATION

NAGOYA: (Sports Desk) – The 20th Asian Games will officially open in Japan later Saturday with a colourful opening ceremony, marking the start of a major multi-sport event that has attracted more participants than the Olympics. The first gold medal is expected to be decided on Sunday morning, most likely in the men’s individual triathlon. […]

More participants than the Olympics: Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up