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50-Day Countdown Begins for the 20th Asian Games in Japan
As the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya approach, the Sports Authority of Thailand is preparing to study Japanese event management, while T Sports 7 confirms live broadcast plans.
With exactly 50 days remaining until the 20th Asian Games, excitement is building for the continental sporting event scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. According to Khaosod Online, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), announced that the organization is sending a dedicated team to Japan to study and gather data on the competition's management systems, aiming to apply these insights to future sporting events in Thailand.
For residents and sports enthusiasts, the event will be accessible through T Sports 7, which has partnered with other broadcasters to provide comprehensive live coverage. A significant milestone in the lead-up to the games is the sacred flame lighting ceremony, scheduled for August 22, 2026, at Nagoya Castle. This flame will symbolically merge with historical flames from Japan’s previous hosting duties in Tokyo (1958) and Hiroshima (1994).
While the broadcast schedule and the SAT’s observation mission are confirmed, specific details regarding the full list of participating athletes and the final logistics for international spectators traveling to Nagoya remain to be finalized by the organizing committee. Travelers planning to visit the Aichi region during this period should anticipate increased activity and potential travel adjustments due to the influx of visitors for the games.
Translated from Thai.
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