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Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony Highlights: Closing Ceremony Concludes With Baton Handover To Doha 2030
Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony Highlights: The 2026 Asian Games concluded on Sunday after two weeks of action-packed sporting events, following a glittering closing ceremony at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya.
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Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony LIVE Updates: The 2026 Asian Games concluded on Sunday after two weeks of action-packed sporting events, following a glittering closing ceremony at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag was officially handed over from Aichi-Nagoya 2026 to Doha 2030 for the next Games in Qatar, carrying forward the message of "One Asia". The OCA acknowledged that the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games had faced several operational challenges but said on Sunday that they had ultimately provided athletes with the conditions needed to compete and perform at their best.
Here are the Highlights of Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony, straight from Nagoya:
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Oct 04, 2026 15:41 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: End of the coverage!
The Asian Games 2026 have been officially declared closed by OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, with the official handover to Doha 2030 for the next edition of the Games.
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Oct 04, 2026 15:42 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: The OCA flag to be handed over to Qatar!
The Asian Games torch is still burning brightly. Soon, Qatar's flag will be hoisted as the focus shifts to the next edition of the Games. Before that, the giant screen is playing visuals of some of the key moments from the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Sedang Berlangsung Closing Ceremony Asian Games 2026 Indonesia finish di posisi 16, Malaysia di posisi 11 Kontingen Indonesia menempati posisi ke-16 klasemen akhir medali Asian Games 2026 pada hari terakhir penyelenggaraan pesta olahraga tersebut, Minggu waktu setempat, dengan total mengumpulkan 39 medali yang terdiri atas lima emas, 11 perak, dan 23 perunggu. source: @antaranews
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Oct 04, 2026 15:23 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: OCA President's big "One Asia" message!
"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," said H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, OCA President.
"We have witnessed remarkable comebacks and dramatic misses. We have celebrated the rise of new champions and seen seasoned campaigners win medals once again. Together, we have seen how far Asia can rise when we dream without limits and as 'One Asia'," he added.
Oct 04, 2026 15:17 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: OCA flag being lowered!
OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and a member of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Organising Committee are set to grace the stage shortly, with the OCA flag set to be lowered as part of the proceedings.
Oct 04, 2026 15:12 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Qatar PM in attendance!
Qatari Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, is in attendance for the closing. Qatar will host the next edition of the Asian Games in Doha in 2030. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag will officially be passed from Aichi-Nagoya to representatives of the next host city.
Oct 04, 2026 15:07 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Focus on One Asia!
The stadium is illuminated by laser lights as parkour performers take centre stage. The athletes are slowly making their way onto the stage, embodying the spirit of "One Asia".
Oct 04, 2026 15:42 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: The Indian contingent arrives!
After Sri Lanka and China, the Indian contingent has finally arrived. They are followed by Thailand and Cambodia. All the athletes are taking a lap around the stage, waving their countries' flags.
Oct 04, 2026 14:57 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Athletes assemble on stage!
We await the arrival of the Indian contingent. Athletes from Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Nepal, Hong Kong, China, Bahrain, and Singapore have started arriving on the stage.
Oct 04, 2026 14:51 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Other athletes set to grace the stage!
The flag-bearers of all the participating nations are taking a lap around the stage and will assemble side by side as the other athletes join them in the middle of the stadium.
Oct 04, 2026 15:42 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Neeru Dhanda is here!
Neeru Dhanda is carrying the Indian tricolour onto the stage alongside representatives from other participating nations. Each representative is holding their country's national flag as they make their way towards the stage, marking the start of the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony.
Oct 04, 2026 14:46 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Time for Japan's national anthem!
Some members of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces are on stage with the national flag. We begin with the national anthem of Japan, which will be sung by a female vocalist.
Oct 04, 2026 15:42 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Closing ceremony starts!
The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony is underway. The occasion is being graced by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. There is a stage in the middle of the stadium, with the flame still burning brightly.
Oct 04, 2026 14:22 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: India's medal rush!
India retained fourth place in the overall standings but finished with 85 medals -- 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze -- 21 medals and seven gold medals fewer than the 106-medal haul achieved in the last edition. Athletics, Shooting and Archery led India's charge with 24, 15 and nine medals, respectively. In addition, the double gold in hockey and cricket provided the defining moments of India's campaign.
Oct 04, 2026 14:06 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Passing on the baton!
During the closing ceremony, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag will officially be passed from Aichi-Nagoya to representatives of the next host city, Doha, Qatar, which will host the 2030 Asian Games.
Oct 04, 2026 13:49 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: India finish 4th in medals tally!
India officially ended the Asian Games 2026 in fourth place on the medals table, ahead of Uzbekistan by virtue of having more silver medals. Both nations finished with 21 gold medals each, but India had more silver and bronze medals.
85 MEDALS. ONE PROUD CAMPAIGN. The curtains come down on a memorable #AsianGames2026 campaign for Team India! Gold: 21 Gold Silver: 27 Silver Bronze: 37 Bronze Total: 85 Medals Position: 4th From breakthrough performances to unforgettable victories, our champions gave it their all and made the Tricolour soar high in Aichi-Nagoya. A campaign of courage. A celebration of champions. A nation that cheered every step of the way! #Cheer4Bharat #TeamIndia #AsianGames2026 #SAI
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 3, 2026
Oct 04, 2026 13:50 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Neeru Dhanda to lead India!
Star Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda will lead the country's contingent as flag-bearer at the closing ceremony, capping a remarkable campaign in which she won two gold medals and a silver. She will carry the tricolour during the Parade of Nations.
Leading the way one last time. After winning two Golds and a Silver, Neeru Dhanda emerged as one of India's standout performers at the Asian Games. Watch her in action as India's Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 LIVE, Today at 1:30 PM onwards, on Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV. #SonySportsNetwork #SonyLIV #AsianGames #BaarBaarBharatHarBaarBharat
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) October 4, 2026
Oct 04, 2026 13:50 (IST)
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Asian Games Closing Ceremony LIVE: Hello!
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony from the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya City. With the conclusion of the equestrian events on Sunday, the Asian Games 2026 will officially be declared closed during the ceremony, bringing the continental showpiece to an end.
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04 Oct 2026, 15:41 PM
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games declared closed!
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Official Handover to Doha 2030!
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04 Oct 2026, 15:42 PM
India Contingent Takes The Stage!
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04 Oct 2026, 15:42 PM
Neeru Dhanda Arrives!
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04 Oct 2026, 15:42 PM
Proceedings underway!
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Neeru Dhanda to be India's flag-bearer!
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Start of the coverage!
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People's Republic of China 169 89 83 341 2
Japan 83 95 91 269 3
Republic of Korea 39 43 68 150 4
India 21 27 37 85 5
Uzbekistan 21 25 24 70
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