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Japan is hosting the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The opening ceremony is scheduled at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on September 19. The ceremony’s theme is “Harmonic Heart Beat,” reflecting the idea of unity and harmony among athletes from across Asia. The official mascot of the Games is HONOHON, while the official slogan is “Imagine One Asia.” India’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremony are Manu Bhaker in shooting and Pawan Sehrawat in kabaddi. The event marks another major international sporting occasion hosted by Japan.