# Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony

> Nagoya celebrates 'One Asia' as OCA flag passes to Qatar for 2030 Games.
- Title: Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Jayantho  Sengupta
- Published: 2026-10-04T08:03:29+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: asian games, nagoya, oca, qatar, doha, 2030 games, one asia, india, medals, closing ceremony, 2026 asian games, olympic council of asia
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nagoya hosts closing ceremony of Asian Games 2026 with India finishing fourth in medal count, OCA flag handed to Qatar for 2030 Games.