News Summary:
On September 15, 2026, the Asian Games torch relay reached Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, as it progressed towards the grand opening ceremony in Nagoya on September 19. The relay had commenced at Nagoya Castle on August 22, following flame-lighting ceremonies in Japan's previous Asian Games host cities, Tokyo (1958) and Hiroshima (1994). Concurrently, the Olympic Council of Asia announced that over 9,000 media personnel, comprising 2,734 media and 6,571 broadcasters, will cover the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Previously, on September 13, Nagoya confirmed that its landmark Mirai Tower will prominently feature in the "One Asia World – Asian Games celebration fan zone," scheduled to operate from September 19 to October 4, coinciding with the Games' opening and closing ceremonies, with an eve festival slated for September 18. That same day, the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) named Olympic boxing bronze medallist Aira Villegas and world junior weightlifting champion Albert Ian Delos Santos as its flagbearers for the September 19 opening ceremony. Additionally, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) issued requirements for the public attending the opening ceremony, making prior visitor information registration and identity confirmation mandatory for entry.
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