Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: 469 events, 17,000 athletes, starts Saturday
The 20th Asian Games opens Saturday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running until Oct 4 with competition already underway in men's basketball since Sept 10. About 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries will contest 469 medal events across 43 sports, including newcomers mixed martial arts, padel, surfing, virtual taekwondo and teqball. The Games also serve as a qualifying route for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in seven sports.