At the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, held on September 27, 2026, athletes from across the continent competed in multiple disciplines spanning athletics, diving, cycling BMX freestyle, and artistic swimming across venues in Nagoya, Tokyo, Hamamatsu, and Shizuoka Prefecture.
Athletics: Marathon Race Walk Finals
The men’s and women’s marathon race walk finals took place on September 27, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. In the men’s event, competitors included Zhou Yingcheng and Tang Yushuai of China, alongside Suwa Motofumi of Japan.
Competitors included Yasmina Toxanbayeva of Kazakhstan, who shared an emotional moment on the track with Danzengquzong following the conclusion of the race.
Aquatics: Synchronised Diving and Artistic Swimming
The women’s synchronised 3m springboard diving final was hosted in Tokyo, Japan, on September 27, 2026. The Chinese duo of Chen Yiwen and Chen Jia competed alongside international pairs, including Ong Ker Ying and Lee Yiat Qing of Malaysia, as well as South Korea’s Kim Suji and Kim Nahyun.
Meanwhile, in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the artistic swimming duet event concluded with a victory ceremony on September 27, 2026. The Chinese team of Lin Yanjun, Xu Huiyan, and Lin Yanhan claimed the gold medals. Japan’s Higa Moe, Sato Tomoka, and Shimada Ayano secured the silver medals, while Nargiza Bolatova and Yasmin Tuyakova of Kazakhstan earned the bronze medals.
Cycling BMX Freestyle: Park Finals
The cycling BMX freestyle park finals also took place on September 27, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan. The women’s park final featured standout performances from Chinese competitors Sun Sibei and Sun Jiaqi, alongside Oh Sinai of South Korea. Sun Sibei celebrated her performance following the conclusion of the event. In the men’s park final, Liu Xing represented China in the competition.
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