Current Affairs20 September 2026
20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) Officially Opens in Japan
The 20th Asian Games officially commenced on 19 September 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the opening ceremony held at 6:00 PM local time. Running until 4 October 2026, the multi-sport continental competition is organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). This marks the third time Japan has hosted the Asian Games, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The inaugural Asian Games were hosted by New Delhi, India, in 1951 under the auspices of the Asian Games Federation.
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Knowledge CheckWith reference to the Asian Games, consider the following statements:
- The 20th edition of the Asian Games (2026) is hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- The Asian Games are governed and organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
- The inaugural edition of the Asian Games was hosted in Tokyo in 1951.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?