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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Conclude with Grand Ceremony; India Finishes Fourth
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:45
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Conclude with Grand Ceremony; India Finishes Fourth
- •The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which began on September 19, concluded on Sunday with a glittering ceremony in Nagoya.
- •Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani officially declared the Games closed.
- •The torch was handed over to Qatari representatives as Doha is set to host the 2030 Games.
- •Indian shooter Neeru Dhandha, a double gold and silver medalist, served as India's flagbearer at the closing ceremony, themed 'One Asia'.
- •India secured 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), finishing fourth behind China, Japan, and Korea.
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The 2030 Asian Games will be hosted in Doha, with officials officially handing over the torch to Qatari representatives during the closing ceremony.
India finished in fourth position on the medal standings with a total of 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals.
Shooter Neeru Dhandha, who won two gold medals and a silver medal, served as India's flagbearer during the closing ceremony.
