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Asian Games

The Asian Games is a pan-continental multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from across Asia competing in a wide variety of sports.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its recent conclusion in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where it was marked by both athlete successes and significant logistical challenges.

Latest on Asian Games

  • In pictures: Key sporting moments from the 2026 Asian Games
  • ‘Hard to say’ how Singapore fared at Asian Games as observers weigh medals, progress and expectations
  • Singapore athletes met 'internal medal projections' at Asian Games, will look to close gap to golds: Officials
  • Athletes celebrated as curtain falls on eventful Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
  • 'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics again
  • Olympic Council of Asia touts Asian Games as success despite logistical issues
  • Japan won 83 gold medals at the Asian Games, surpassing its previous record of 78 gold medals set at the 1966 Bangkok Games.
  • Singapore’s Shannon Tan takes historic Asian Games golf bronze
  • IOC President Kirsty Coventry impressed by accommodations at Asian Games

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