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Asian Games 2026

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The 20th edition of the Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. It will be the third time Japan has hosted the multi-sport event, after previously doing so in 1958 and 1994.
China’s Yu Zidi one her way to winning the women’s 200m butterfly Asian Games final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Swimming

Asian Games 200m butterfly gold just the start for Chinese sensation Yu Zidi, 13

After bursting onto international scene last year, Hebei native clinches first regional title on debut appearance, with promise of more ahead.

Yu Zidi

Asian Games: Hong Kong women claim historic swim silver, Yu leads China domination

IOC president impressed by ‘beautiful’ Asian Games shipping container-style huts

Triathlon

Hong Kong’s Asian Games silver the surprise on day when results went as expected

Siobhan Haughey leads city to just second 4x100m freestyle silver as Grace Lau wins medal, China win six pool golds, hosts win opening gold.

Grace Lau upgraded her medal in the Asian Games karate competition at the Toyohashi Gymnasium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Oscar Coggins

Asian Games open with sparkling ceremony, message of unity after chaotic build-up

Japan’s royal family and IOC president among those in attendance at a subdued Paloma Mizuho Stadium to watch show created by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.

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Ceci lee

Asian Games: from teen swimmers to titans of tennis, 5 stars set to shine in Japan

Hong Kong cyclist Ceci Lee and triathlete Oscar Coggins carry the hopes of the city and are joined by up-and-coming athletes.

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Postcard from Nagoya: Asian Games opening hour nears, teething problems remain

The opening ceremony takes place on Saturday, but some athletes have already competed and bowed out, and then there are transport issues.

Hong Kong’s Yim Wing-ni (red) in action during a women’s volleyball preliminary match against Qatar. Some events at this year’s Asian Games started days before the opening ceremony, while others are almost over. Photo: Sam Tsang
Vincent Lau Wan-yau

Hong Kong cycling star Leung ready for race of truth in bid for Asian Games gold

City rider expects to shrug off finger injury and go for glory in Japan, while Vincent Lau prepares for potentially his last Games road race.

Siobhan Haughey

Chaos, tepid public interest at Asian Games so far but things will heat up when it counts

Hong Kong team among those hit by issues such as housing, but the enlarged multi-sport event will see its share of world-class competition.

Wang Chuqin

China table tennis stars describe Asian Games cruise ship stay as ‘unique’

Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu have adapted to living aboard the Costa Serena, but arrangements have descended into chaos for others.

The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena will serve as a floating temporary athletes’ village for 4,000 to 5,000 participants during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Photo: Reuters
Fencing

Cheung Ka-long ready to rise to challenge overcome by Djokovic and Guardiola

Hong Kong’s first fencing superstar set for fourth Asian Games but motivation not coming so easily having won it all.

Double Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long will be competing in his fourth Asian Games. Photo: Elson Li
Zhang Boheng

Asian Games: China teams get stuck at Nagoya airport without food for 7 hours

A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation.

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Wong Po-kee

Yang, Sham given honour of carrying city’s flag at Asian Games opening ceremony

Basketball and wushu athletes Ivan Yang and Lydia Sham to lead city’s delegation into event, as official urges team to ‘achieve new heights’.

Siobhan Haughey

Asian Games: when it starts, how to watch, what’s new, where city could win gold

Event officially starts on Saturday, with karate star Grace Lau a potential early medallist before Siobhan Haughey gets into action Monday.

An Asian Games-themed light show projected across Kai Tak Stadium in support of the Hong Kong Team for the event starting on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Alexandra Eala

Philippines seek WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties.

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, here in action at the recent US Open, is the highest-ranked player in the women’s singles draw at the Asian Games. Photo: AFP

From barefoot hockey to Asian Games, India’s Lalremsiami chases golden dream

First Olympian and Asian Games medallist from Mizoram hopes to win gold medal in Japan for her country, build hockey facilities for her state.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

China make late change as they target 7 badminton gold medals at Asian Games

Men’s doubles player Chen Boyang withdraws from illness but 31-member squad for tough Aichi-Nagoya event remain stacked with experience.

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Airbnb

Asian Games: tiny beds, rooms that leak, is Japan accommodation ‘the worst ever’?

Some countries have been forced to move officials into Airbnb accommodation as others warn of ‘serious shortage’ in Nagoya.

The Asian Games will open in Japan on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Asian Games bracing for India, Pakistan animosity to hit cricket clashes in Japan

In latest snub, India’s women refuse to accept Asia Cup trophy from regional cricket council president Mohsin Naqvi.

Javelin star’s injury adds extra spice to China v Japan battle for Games gold

Yan Ziyi has dominated much of the season, but ankle trouble left her trailing Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi at Ultimate Championships.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Asian Games: meet the footballer with Japanese blood set to fight for Hong Kong

Sohgo Ichikawa poised for prominent role in city team’s daunting opener against hosts and country of his birth.

Sohgo Ichikawa is ready to play a leading role in Hong Kong’s Asian Games football campaign. Photo: Sun Yeung
Herve Dagorne

Dodging deer and scary descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest

Chloe Leung and Vincent Lau poised to begin city’s medal challenge in Japan following daring reconnaissance mission with coach Herve Dagorne.

Hong Kong’s Chloe Leung, here training for the National Games, claimed Asian Road Cycling Championships time trial silver earlier this year in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Eugene Lee

Lai’s Asian Games journey: shattered pelvis, existential crisis and butterflies

Hong Kong rider Jacqueline Lai once feared her first Games appearance would be her last, now she’s ready for a fifth and eyeing loftier goals.

From lavish flats to container homes, athletes face reality of Japan’s Asian Games

Three years on from Hangzhou base that drew praise, athletes in Nagoya are having a far different experience; record rainfall isn’t helping.

Yu Zidi

Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi ‘excited’ for Asian Games debut, eyes Olympic glory

Some in the swimming world have questioned the mental and physical impact of high-level training and competing on the 13-year-old schoolgirl.

Yu Zidi headlines China’s bid for glory in the pool at the Asian Games and is expected to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Photo: AFP

Asian Games: Japan men’s gymnasts facing race to be fit for home tournament

Shinnosuke Oka, who won gold in the all-around, team and horizontal bar events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has a lower back injury.

Japan’s Shinnosuke Oka did not take part in a team practice on Wednesday but said afterwards that he still intended to compete at the Asian Games. Photo: Kyodo

Record rain forces hundreds of Asian Games athletes to evacuate accommodation

There is no dedicated athletes’ village, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Asian Games: Hong Kong football boss left with little time to prepare for Japan

Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts.

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