Japan ignites Asiad 2026 flame
The flame for the 2026 Asian Games was lit in Tokyo, with Japanese sprinter Yoshiheki Kiryō igniting it at the National Stadium in Tokyo. This marks the beginning of preparations for the 20th edition of the Games, which will be held in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture from September 19 to October 4. The event follows Tokyo's hosting of the 2021 Summer Olympics, which were held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 15,000 athletes and officials are expected to participate in the Games. The event aims to revive the spirit of sportsmanship and create joyful moments after the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, with notable sports stars such as tennis player Alexandra Eala, cricketer Vaibhav Suryapanthi, and swimmer Yu Zedi among the participants.
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