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Curtain falls on Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Asian Games close with unity theme as Japan hands flag to Qatar for 2030.
In brief
Asian Games close with unity theme as Japan hands flag to Qatar for 2030. Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games closed with 85 medals for India, passing flag to Qatar for 2030 Games. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Closing ceremony
The closing ceremony lasted 90 minutes.
India's medal count
India finished fourth on the medal table with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze).
Athletes and records
More than 15,000 athletes from 45 countries created almost 50 world records.
Flag handover
Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani handed the flag to Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
2030 Games preparation
The OCA Flag becomes Doha 2030’s first guest, arriving four years before the Games.
Closing ceremony speech
OCA President Hamad Al Thani said: 'Tonight, as we lower the flag on Aichi-Nagoya 2026, we close these Games but we raise the bar for Asian sport'.
“Tonight, as we lower the flag on Aichi-Nagoya 2026, we close these Games but we raise the bar for Asian sport”
Closing ceremony finale
A hexagonal stage with lanterns hosted a bon-odori performance ending the event.
At a glance
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games closed with 85 medals for India, passing flag to Qatar for 2030 Games.
