2026 Asian Games

The 2026 Asian Games , officially the XX Asian Games (第20回アジア競技大会) and also known as Aichi–Nagoya 2026 (愛知・名古屋2026), is an ongoing multi-sport event which are being held in Aichi Prefecture in Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026, with several events starting from 10 September. Nagoya is the third Japanese city to host the Asian Games, after Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The event is set to return to its traditional four-year cycle, after the 2022 edition was postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Games marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Asian Games held in New Delhi, India.

Ready, Set, Wait: Why Asian Games 2026 is Making the Wrong Headlines

Missing accreditation records, disputed room allocations, airport delays and an anthem blunder have overshadowed the opening of Aichi-Nagoya. The complaints extend beyond India, and the international media has been reporting them

2026年アジア競技大会

2026年アジア競技大会 は、日本・愛知県および名古屋市において2026年（令和8年）に開催される第20回アジア競技大会。愛知・名古屋2026アジア競技大会とも呼ばれる。

Asian Games in Japan plagued by troubles | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

The organizers of the 2026 Asian Games currently underway in Japan have unveiled container houses for athletes, amid calls from some overseas participants for improvements to those facilities.

From Cruise Ship Cabins To Kit Chaos: Everything That Has Gone Wrong At The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games So Far | Outlook India

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opened amidst widespread logistical failures, highlighted by a controversial decision to forgo a traditional Athletes' Village in favor of cruise ships and temporary cabins

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.

Accommodation, transportation problems mar 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games - The Korea Times

NAGOYA, Japan — With more than 15,000 athletes and officials bringing a 16-day run to an end on Sunday, the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came unde...

[ASIAN GAMES] Asian Games organizers apologize for volleyball team's bus mix-up - The Korea Times

NAGOYA, Japan — The organizing committee of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday apologized to the South Korean men's volleyball team for a...

'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics again

The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw a catalogue of mishaps, from athletes taken to the wrong venues to the North Korean national anthem played for the South Korean hockey team.

Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount

The Asian Games in Japan were facing more accusations of poor organisation Friday with a world champion gymnast "totally exhausted", the public drafted in to rescue stranded athletes and South Korea…

Indian medalist calls Japan-hosted Asian Games a 'sad' event for athletes

Official from Aichi-Nagoya organizing committee apologizes for logistical lapses

Asian Games: Governing body urged to address participant surge: sources

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- As the number of athletes and officials expected to take part in the upcoming Asian Games is likely to exceed initial projections by

Asiad 2026: Cramped Costa Serena rooms, allocation mess trouble athletes

Rooms meant for two are being shared by three, complained some Indian athletes lodged at the much-criticised Costa Serena cruise ship for the Asian Games as even the host nation's competitors looked for alternate accommodation amid the organisational chaos that has rocked the build-up to the mega-event here.