Qatar has officially started its competitions at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The country has joined the competitions by sending 243 athletes in 26 sports and 32 disciplines. These games, as the largest multi-sport event in Asia, began at the Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with nearly 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions participating.
Details of the Competitions and Number of Medals
The Asian Games officially opened on Saturday and include 43 sports and 71 disciplines. A total of 469 events and 1,407 medals are planned for this edition of the games. The competitions will continue for 16 days, with athletes striving to win gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Opening Ceremony and Cultural Symbols
The opening ceremony featured artistic and cultural performances celebrating the identities of Aichi and Nagoya, Japanese culture, and the cultural diversity of Asia. The flag of Qatar was proudly raised in the sky of Nagoya, and the moment of the Qatari athletes' entry into the stadium was memorable. Mohammed Saadoun Al-Kuwari and Reem Al-Sharshani represented Qatar by carrying the national flag upon entering the stadium.
Qatar has sent a 427-member delegation to Japan, including 243 athletes, 184 men and 59 women, to participate in these competitions. Additionally, coaching, technical, administrative, and media teams are also part of this delegation. Qatari athletes will compete in 26 sports and 32 disciplines under the supervision of 18 national sports federations.
This is the third time Japan has hosted the Asian Games; previously, Tokyo hosted the event in 1958, and Hiroshima in 1994. Furthermore, this event is four years before the Asian Games return to Qatar, with Doha set to host the event in 2030.
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