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The Asian Games are bigger than the Summer Olympics, at least in athlete numbers
Organizers say late registrations pushed total participation above 11,000 and forced athletes into hotels, containers and a cruise ship.
- The 20th Asian Games open on Saturday in Nagoya, Japan, with more than 11,000 athletes registered, though last-minute registrations surged participant numbers to approximately 17,000.
- A lack of dedicated athletes' village forced organizers to house attendees across hotels, temporary wood containers, and the Italian liner Costa Serena. The Olympic Council of Asia restricted housing to those registered by a July deadline.
- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will attend Saturday's opening ceremony, where 10,000 police officers provide security. Elite competitors from 45 countries include South Korean badminton star An Se-young and Philippine tennis player Alex Eala.
- Swimming competitions are expected to showcase China's dominance, following the nation's 201 gold medals at the last games in 2023. Eala emphasized national pride, saying, "if I reach the top of the podium, I will get to hear our national anthem."
- The Asian Games' more than 11,000 athletes exceed the 10,700 who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Held every four years, these games provide a premier regional stage for competitors from Afghanistan to Yemen, many of whom rarely compete at the Olympic level.
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NAGOYA, Japan (AP) - How big are the Asian Games? Well, they are larger in numbers than the Summer Olympics, which gives you an idea of the magnitude and logistics. The Paris Olympics in 2024 involved 10,700 athletes. The Asian Games will open Saturday in [...]
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The Asian Games are bigger than the Summer Olympics, at least in athlete numbers
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — How big are the Asian Games?
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