XX Asian Games concludes with closing ceremony

THE XX Asian Games, hosted by Japan in 2026, concluded with a closing ceremony at Paloma Mi­zuho Sports Park on 4 October.

The closing cere­mony featured a series of entertainment pro­grammes, while the Games flag was hand­ed over to Qatar, which will host the XXI Asian Games in 2030.

The Asian Games were held from 14 Sep­tember to 4 October, featuring 469 events across 43 sports. More than 10,700 athletes from 46 countries competed. China topped the med­al table with 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze med­als, while host Japan fin­ished second with 83 gold, 95 silver and 91 bronze medals.

The Myanmar team competed in five sports and won medals in three. The Myanmar Teqball team won one gold, one silver and one bronze medal, the Myanmar Esports team secured one gold medal, and the Myanmar Sepak Takraw team claimed one bronze medal. Myanmar finished 24th in the overall medal table with two gold, one silver and two bronze medals. — Chit Ko Ko/ KZL