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Father-son duo makes history: Five-time Asian Games champion Shigenobu Murofushi and Olympic gold medallist son Koji light cauldron in Aichi-Nagoya

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Japan’s Shigenobu Murofushi and his son Koji Murofushi jointly lit the cauldron at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, bringing the torch relay to a memorable end. Both Shigenobu and Koji are former Asian Games champions in hammer throw. The duo climbed the stairs to the podium together before lighting the cauldron.

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Tokyo: Hammer throw legend Shigenobu Murofushi and his son and Olympic gold medalist Koji Murofushi are the main stars at the 20th Asian Games.

The 20th Asian Summer Games officially opened today. Based on the novel "Heartbeat" by Japanese television and film director Yukihiko Tsutsimi, a parade of athletes from 45 organizations registered with the National Olympic Committee of Asia (NOA), including a refugee team for the first time, took place. After the national anthem of Japan, which is hosting the Asian Games for the third time, the opening ceremony, which lasted more than two hours…

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Besides the vibrant colors and lively opening performances of the sports delegations, the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games also featured an emotional moment when the Murofushi father and son stepped forward to light the torch.

·Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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TUOI TRE ONLINE broke the news in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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