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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Conclude with Dazzling Light and Music Extravaganza
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News18•04-10-2026, 16:45
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Conclude with Dazzling Light and Music Extravaganza
- •The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring a dazzling light and musical show, celebrating Japan's culture and hospitality.
- •India secured fourth place on the medal table with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), while China topped the table for the 12th consecutive time with 341 medals.
- •Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed, highlighting over 350 records broken, including more than 50 world records.
- •The ceremony emphasized the concept of 'One Asia' with a hexagonal stage adorned with lanterns and a 'bon-odori' dance performance.
- •The OCA flag was handed over to a representative for the 2030 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, featuring Olympic champion Mutaz Bashim.
Key Questions Answered
The 21st Asian Games in 2030 will take place in Doha, Qatar, with the organizing committee officially receiving the OCA flag during the closing ceremony.
India finished in fourth place on the medal table with a total of 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze.
China finished at the top of the medal table for the 12th consecutive edition, securing 169 gold, 89 silver, and 83 bronze for a total of 341 medals.
