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Following the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games through official sources

Use dated reporting and official schedules to distinguish a past event from a new update.

Source published 4 October 2026Checked by Japanily 4 October 2026
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The Japanese Olympic Committee lists the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games period as 19 September to 4 October.

A JOC report published on 4 October describes a team press conference held on 26 September. Publication date and event date are not the same thing.

Use the linked JOC event overview for schedules and results, and official venue guidance before travelling. This explainer does not provide a live medal total or repeat earlier estimated sport and participant counts.

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