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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami holds the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami holds the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' organizing committee head, Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura, addresses the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

South Korea's delegation marches during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese boy band INI appears before the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Fireworks soar above Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro (top) performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Fireworks soar above Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Children perform during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Fireworks soar above Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' organizing committee head, Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura, addresses the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The refugee delegation marches during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026. Dancing in the center is the games' official mascot Honohon.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026. Dancing in the center is the games' official mascot Honohon.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami (front, R) carries the Japanese delegation's flag during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami (R) and freestyle BMX rider Rim Nakamura carry the Japanese delegation's flag during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Freestyle BMX rider Rim Nakamura carries the Japanese delegation's flag during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026. Marching with him is Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front row, far L) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) clap while watching the Japanese delegation marching during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front row, far L) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) clap while watching the Japanese delegation marching during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) clap while watching the Japanese delegation marching during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) declares the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) declares the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front row, 4th from R) declares the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) declares the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026. Standing beside him is Empress Masako.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (4th from (9) declares the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (L) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi light the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (R) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave after lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (R) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave after lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (R) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave after lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (R) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave after lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (R) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave before lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (R) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave before lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (L) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave before lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi (L) and his father Shigenobu Murofushi wave before lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.