NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday marked the official start of the 16-day event — but in name only. Facing a packed schedule, competition in basketball started on Sept.

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China claimed its 10th Asian Games women's volleyball gold medal with a 3-0 victory over Japan in the final here Tuesday. The teams traded points early in the first set. Midway through the set, China gradually pulled ahead and sealed a 25-19 win.

Gilas Pilipinas Women's 89-67 loss to Japan in the Asian Games basketball tournament on Tuesday exposed the gap between the programs but also gave a glimpse of what the Philippines' future could look like.

Two members ⁠of ⁠North Korea's delegation ⁠to the Asian Games in Japan ​are looking to seek asylum, South Korea's Monthly Chosun ‌magazine reported on Tuesday. Citing ‌a source it identified as an ⁠official ⁠from Japan's Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office,

Can India face Pakistan? What happens in a washout? Who are the favourites for the medals? All that and more in Cricinfo's FAQ piece for the men's Asian Games

Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes, and national anthem mix-ups headlined the Games ahead their opening in Japan.

With bad weather and heavy rains threatening the cricket matches at the Asian Games, here's what will happen if a match gets washed out due to rain.

India, Sept. 22 -- India have added their first gold medal to the Asian Games 2026 tally after the women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 148 runs in the final. The Women in Blue successfully defended their Asian Games title,