A report from Al Jazeera highlights a mix of Olympic champions and emerging young athletes expected to feature at the upcoming continental multi-sport event.
Organisers reported pressure on lodging and logistics after more athletes and officials registered than initially anticipated, according to a France 24 report.
Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that the opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games took place in Japan on Saturday.
The Asian Games' opening ceremony took place at Mizuho Park Stadium in central Japan, according to a report by Iran's IRNA news agency.
Japan hosts the Asian Games for the first time since 1994 as the Aichi-Nagoya edition kicks off with an opening ceremony.
Organizers of the Asian Games in Japan said they were sorry after the wrong national anthem was played ahead of a South Korean men's hockey match.
Athletes report lodging and travel problems in Nagoya and Aichi as the Asian Games prepare to open Saturday at Paloma Mizuho Stadium
Organizers in Japan apologized after North Korea's national anthem was played ahead of a South Korean hockey game, Al Jazeera reported.
A report from Al Jazeera outlines the scale of the upcoming Asian Games and flags a growing housing shortage for competitors and visitors.
Organizers of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan decided against building a dedicated athletes' village, prompting questions over where competitors will stay, according to Al Jazeera.
Iranian officials selected for canoe sprint and slalom events at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, according to the country's canoeing federation.
South Korea's delegation says wooden container beds provided for athletes at the Asian Games are too small, with tall competitors unable to stretch their legs.
The Sri Lankan athlete's javelins were reportedly damaged during a flight from Budapest, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.
Filipino tennis player confirms she will represent the Philippines at the Asian Games instead of the mandatory WTA China Open, as lawmakers offer to cover any resulting fine.
Rainwater has leaked into competition venues ahead of Thursday's preopening ceremony competitions.