# Curtain falls on Aichi-Nagoya 2026

> Asian Games close with unity theme as Japan hands flag to Qatar for 2030.
- Title: Curtain falls on Aichi-Nagoya 2026 · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Uthra Ganesan
- Published: 2026-10-04T13:56:37+00:00
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- Topics: aichi-nagoya 2026, asian games, india, qatar, olympic council of asia, flag handover, 2030 asian games, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games closed with 85 medals for India, passing flag to Qatar for 2030 Games.