Asian Games 2026 begin, with Japan hosting for 1st time since 1994

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were declared open on Saturday, with Japan hosting the continental summer games for the first time since 1994, welcoming 45 countries and regions taking part in 43 sports. Qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is at stake in sports including hockey, surfing and squash at the games held in Nagoya