Asian Games conclude with achievements and challenges in Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Asian Games in Japan are set to close after two weeks of competition marked by record-breaking performances and organizational issues. Athletes included 13-year-old Yu Zidi, who won three gold medals in swimming with Games-record times, and 17-year-old Shin Ohashi, who set a world record in the men's 200m breaststroke. Despite these accomplishments, the event faced criticisms for mismanagement, including transportation failures and inadequate accommodations for over 17,000 participants. Japan's delegation finished with 83 gold medals, behind China's 169. The event will conclude with a ceremony handing over to Doha.
- •Yu Zidi wins three golds, becoming Games MVP.
- •Shin Ohashi breaks men's 200m breaststroke world record.
- •Japan secures 83 golds, placing second in overall medal count.
- •Organizational issues include poor transportation and accommodation.
- •Closing ceremony to transfer hosting duties to Doha.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain
"The Asian Games in Japan will close later Sunday after a fortnight of record-smashing displays from young stars, but marred by mix-ups, patchy crowds and accusations of mismanagement.Also in the pool, Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi, himself only 17, smashed the men's 200m breaststroke world record to delight the home crowd.
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