The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya, Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (4th R), Empress Masako (3rd R), International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (3rd L) and President of the Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani (4th L) arrive before the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, September 19, 2026. /Xinhua News Agency

The Chinese delegation enters the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, September 19, 2026. /China Media Group