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Context
What happened: The 20th Asian Games closed in Japan after two weeks, with the torch handed to Doha, Qatar, organisers of the 2030 edition.
Key numbers: About 17,000 athletes and officials competed in 469 gold-medal events across 43 sports. China topped the table with 341 medals, including 169 gold. Japan won 83 golds.
Why it matters: Athletes and teams complained of bungled accommodation and transport, and South Korea's chef de mission graded the organisation an "F". The OCA declared the Games a success and praised the frugal arrangements.
What changed
The 20th Asian Games closed in Japan after two weeks, with the torch handed to Doha, Qatar, organisers of the 2030 edition.
Why it matters
Athletes and teams complained of bungled accommodation and transport, and South Korea's chef de mission graded the organisation an "F". The OCA declared the Games a success and praised the frugal arrangements.
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Oct 04, 2026 01:49 PM ET