Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan
Summary
The 20th Asian Games in Japan ended after two weeks of sports competitions involving 17,000 athletes in 469 events. Despite organizational problems with housing and transport, many young athletes performed very well, setting new records and winning multiple medals. The Games were officially closed, and the next event will be held in Doha, Qatar, in 2030.Key Facts
- The Asian Games took place in multiple Japanese cities from Tokyo to Osaka.
- More than 17,000 athletes and officials participated, more than the number at the recent Paris Olympics.
- Organizers planned a low-cost event using hotels, container units, and a cruise ship instead of building an athletes’ village.
- Many athletes faced long waits for registration, double-booked rooms, and transportation failures.
- China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi won three gold medals and was named female MVP.
- Japan’s 17-year-old Shin Ohashi set a world record in the 200m breaststroke.
- Thailand’s 20-year-old sprinter Puripol Boonson won two gold medals and a silver while setting two Asian Games records.
- There were some diplomatic mistakes, including playing the wrong national anthems during ceremonies.
- The next Asian Games will be hosted by Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
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