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Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony
Nagoya celebrates 'One Asia' as OCA flag passes to Qatar for 2030 Games.
In brief
Nagoya celebrates 'One Asia' as OCA flag passes to Qatar for 2030 Games. Nagoya hosts closing ceremony of Asian Games 2026 with India finishing fourth in medal count, OCA flag handed to Qatar for 2030 Games. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Closing Ceremony Begins
The closing ceremony starts at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium with fireworks lighting the night sky.
India's Medal Count
India finishes fourth with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze.
Flame Extinguished
The Olympic Council of Asia flag is extinguished as the ceremony concludes the 20th edition of the Asian Games.
OCA Flag Handover
Qatar receives the OCA flag ahead of hosting the 2030 Asian Games with the theme 'The Games We Live For'.
OCA President's Message
OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declares the Games will shape the next generation of Asian sport.
“Tonight, we close Games that will shape the next generation of Asian sport. You have created a sporting legacy that will touch Japan and beyond. More than 50 world records have been broken, a record for our Asian Games.”
Qatar's Flag Hoisted
Qatar's national flag is raised as the OCA flag is lowered during the closing ceremony.
One Asia Theme
The ceremony celebrates 'One Asia' with athletes transcending national boundaries through sports.
Indian Athletes Depart
Indian athletes walk out of the stadium with China following, marking the end of India's campaign.
Medal Breakdown
India's medal distribution: 21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze across 21 sports.
Archery Success
Indian archers win five gold medals, including women's recurve team gold and individual titles.
Neeru Dhanda Flagbearer
Trap shooter Neeru Dhanda carries the Indian flag with three medals: one gold and two silvers.
Late Gold Rush
India wins 11 medals in final two competition days to jump from 10th to fourth place.
Qatar's Next Event
Qatar will host the 21st Asian Games in 2030, 24 years after their last hosting in 2006.
Historic Moments
Kumkum Mohod wins three medals: individual recurve gold, team recurve gold, and mixed recurve silver.
OCA Flag Lowered
The OCA flag is lowered as Qatar's flag is raised for the 2030 Asian Games.
Ceremony Concludes
The closing ceremony ends with the Asian Games officially declared closed by the OCA President.
Here's the gist
Nagoya hosts closing ceremony of Asian Games 2026 with India finishing fourth in medal count, OCA flag handed to Qatar for 2030 Games.
