The 20th Asian Games officially concluded after more than two weeks of competition - Photo: SCMP
With the theme "One Asia," symbolizing the unity of Asia through shared emotions, the ceremony was brief but full of color and sound, before witnessing Japan handing over the hosting rights for the 21st Asian Games to Doha (the host country in 2030).
Despite the criticism surrounding the organization of the 20th Asian Games over the past two weeks, the Director-General of the Asian Olympic Council, Husain Al-Musallam, affirmed that the event was a great success.
"The numbers are proof; 50 world records were broken at the event. Athletes can't perform well without good sleep, nor can they reach peak performance without convenient transportation," he said.
Here are some photos from the closing ceremony :
Fans take photos in front of the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games - Photo: NST Online
The closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games was brief but rich in Japanese cultural elements - Photo: QUY LUONG
Athletes carrying flags enter the stadium in preparation for the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games - Photo: NST Online
The Vietnamese sports delegation parades during the closing ceremony - Photo: QUY LUONG
Qatar will be the next host of the 21st Asian Games in 2030 - Photo: QUY LUONG
The artists' performance showcased the rich cultural heritage of Japan - Photo: Asiad20
Performance by artists at the closing ceremony - Photo: Asiad20
The closing ceremony was brief but full of color and music - Photo: Asiad20
The Asiad flag has been handed over by Japan to the next host, Qatar - Photo: QUY LUONG
Host nation Qatar received the Asiad flag in a very special way - Photo: QUY LUONG
Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Omura, also the head of the organizing committee, speaks at the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya - Photo: News1
Thai athlete to be honored at the 2026 Asian Games.
After more than two weeks of competition, the 20th Asian Games officially concluded with China taking first place overall with 169 gold medals, 89 silver medals, and 83 bronze medals. Following closely behind was host nation Japan with 83 gold medals, 85 silver medals, and 91 bronze medals.
Notably, Thailand impressively finished in seventh place with 18 gold medals, 13 silver medals, and 21 bronze medals. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese sports delegation ranked 20th overall with 3 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 19 bronze medals.
At this event, Thai track and field athlete Puripol Boonson was voted the best male athlete after winning two gold medals in the 100m and 200m races and a silver medal in the 4x100m relay.
Meanwhile, 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi was the most outstanding female athlete, winning three gold medals in the 200m butterfly, 200m individual medley, and 400m individual medley events.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/chum-anh-be-mac-asiad-20-ngan-gon-nhung-day-mau-sac-100261004170443249.htm
