Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

The Asian Games closed in Japan after an official two-week run. These games head west to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al-Monitor

    Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The Asian Games in Japan will close later Sunday after a fortnight of record-smashing displays from young stars, but marred by mix-ups, patchy crowds and accusations of mismanagement.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, mediocre crowds and accusations of misma

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The Asian Games closed in Japan after an official two-week run. These games head west to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.

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