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Asian Games 2026: Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is officially open - Highlights
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Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Quimcy Dsouza eyes historic Teqball medal- Blog, updates
2026 Asian Games: It is a big day for India and Quimcy Joaquim D'souza, with the 24-year-old set to take on Indonesia’s Sumaya in the women’s singles Teqball semifinal at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center from 6:30 AM IST.
D'souza has already made an impressive start to her Asian Games debut. She stunned top seed and home favourite Yuina Sakamoto of Japan 2-1 (10-12, 12-11, 13-11) in her opening Group A match before beating Cambodia’s Koemyean DY 12-9, 12-7 to top the group and progress directly to the semifinals.
A victory against Sumaya would guarantee Dsouza a historic Asian Games medal for India in Teqball, which is making its debut at Aichi-Nagoya. Even a defeat in the semifinal would leave her with another opportunity to fight for bronze in the medal play-off.
The other major event of the day is the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST at Paloma Mizuho Stadium. The ceremony will officially mark the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Games, which run until October 4.
Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead the Indian contingent as the flag bearer.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 19 Sept 2026 3:31 PM IST
Did you know 🤔
All the background music used in today’s opening ceremony was composed and produced using AI.
- 19 Sept 2026 3:26 PM IST
THE HOST NATION IS HERE!!!!!
Dressed in red, the Japanese contingent proudly waves the national flag as they step onto the Asian games stage in their home country, filled with happiness and pride. At the end of the opening ceremony
- 19 Sept 2026 3:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka Brings a Piece of History With Them
Sri Lanka was one of the 11 countries that took part in the inaugural Asian Games, held in India in 1951.
- 19 Sept 2026 3:15 PM IST
A Showcase of Strength !!!
Nepal, which recently went through heartbreaking tragedies, and Palestine, which is still suffering because of the conflict, are here to represent their people on the continental stage.
- 19 Sept 2026 3:10 PM IST
Did you know-Hockey teams often don't attend the Asian Games opening ceremony.
The Indian hockey team usually misses the Asian games opening ceremony because they often have a match scheduled for the following day, making it difficult for the players to attend.
- 19 Sept 2026 2:46 PM IST
Moment of pride
Time for Japan’s National Anthem. All the stories, sacrifices and build-up to these Games come to this moment.
For the athletes, this is where it actually begins. A moment they trained, showed up and sweated for over the years.
- 19 Sept 2026 2:38 PM IST
The guests have arrived!
The cultural programme is underway, while athletes are lined up and waiting for their moment to enter the stadium. The excitement is skyhigh!
