The 20th Asian Games will be held in the city and prefecture of Nagoya from September 19 to October 4 under the slogan “Imagine One Asia.” It is Japan’s third time to host the Asian Games after Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994.
This edition of Asian Games News introduces the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee’s new promotional video, showcasing the sports and culture that make up the region. It also takes a look at the competition venues for the Games, which will include 40 sports and 15,000 athletes and team officials.
On the esports front, 11 titles have been confirmed for Aichi-Nagoya, with four more than at Hangzhou 2023, including PUBG and League of Legends. Also, MMA makes its Asian Games debut as an event under Combat Sports, along with boxing and wrestling.
In addition, the latest Asian Games News Volume 3 looks back on the success of sport climbing and skateboarding, which both made their Asian Games debut at co-host Palembang 2018 and introduces breaking, a new esport that will be making its Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. It also takes a look at the Aichi-Nagoya Games Organising Committee’s contingency plan to ensure the safety of the participants and their families in case of a natural disaster or other emergency. This website uses essential cookies to ensure proper operation and tracking cookies, which are set only after consent. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.