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Lufthansa Adds Tokyo Narita Flights and Restores Nagoya Route for Summer 2027
Lufthansa resumes Frankfurt–Nagoya flights and adds daily Tokyo Narita services in March 2027, with Allegris-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft on both routes.
Oct 7, 2026 · byTravelWires
Lufthansa Adds Nagoya and Tokyo-Narita Flights for Summer 2027
Lufthansa will resume Frankfurt–Nagoya services and launch daily Frankfurt–Tokyo-Narita flights from March 2027, expanding the group's Japanese network to up to 50 weekly flights. The post Lufthansa Adds Nagoya and Tokyo-Narita Flights for Summer 2027 first appeared on The Aviation Hub .
Oct 6, 2026 · byThe Aviation Hub
Lufthansa adds Nagoya and Tokyo-Narita flights for summer 2027
Lufthansa will resume Frankfurt–Nagoya flights and introduce a daily Frankfurt–Tokyo-Narita service for summer 2027, as Lufthansa Group expands its Japanese network in response to growing demand. The seasonal Nagoya route will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 29 March. Daily Tokyo-Narita flights will begin on 28 March, complementing Lufthansa’s existing daily […]
Oct 6, 2026 · byAviation24.be
Mansoor bin Mohammed hails UAE's best-ever Asian Games performance
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, has praised the UAE delegation's outstanding performance at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, where the country recorded its best-ever result since making its debut at the Games in 1978. The UAE finished 13th among 45 participating nations and second among Arab countries, winning a total of 13 medals - seven gold, five silver and one bronze. His Highness said the achievement reflects the determination of UAE athletes to raise the nation's flag and strengthen the country's standing among Asia's leading sporting nations. Sheikh Mansoor described the haul of seven gold medals, a first in the UAE's Asian Games history, as a proud achievement that reflects the efforts of athletes, technical and administrative teams, and national sports federations throughout the preparation period and the competitions. Historic achievements His Highness praised the achievements of Sheikha Latifah bint Ahmed bin Juma Al Maktoum, whose silver medal with the UAE show jumping team at Aichi–Nagoya 2026 took her Asian Games medal tally to four. Sheikha Latifah previously won team bronze at Doha 2006, team silver and individual silver at Guangzhou 2010, and team silver at Aichi–Nagoya 2026. Her four Asian Games medals draw her level with Malaysia's Quzandria Nur Mahamad Fathil for the highest medal tally achieved by a female equestrian in Asian Games history. His Highness also commended the UAE show jumping team for securing silver in the team competition and praised Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi for winning individual silver on the final day of competition. Mariam Kareem shines Sheikh Mansoor also highlighted the performance of Mariam Kareem, who won gold in the women's 400m hurdles in 54.31 seconds, setting a new Asian Games record and a new Asian U20 record. Her performance was the second-fastest time ever recorded in the women's 400m hurdles at the world U20 level. His Highness praised Kareem's resilience after she had earlier competed in the UAE mixed 4x400m relay team, which narrowly missed out on a medal. Record medal haul The UAE recorded its highest-ever gold medal tally at the Asian Games, surpassing its previous best of five gold medals achieved at Hangzhou. The UAE's gold medallists were: Mariam Kareem (women's 400m hurdles) Kazbek Naguchev (men's under-73kg judo) Balqees Abdulla (jiu-jitsu) Khaled Al Shehhi (jiu-jitsu) Ahmed Andeez (jiu-jitsu) Mahdi Al Awlaqi (jiu-jitsu) Asma Al Hosani (jiu-jitsu) Silver medallists included: Suleiman Abdulrahman (athletics) Al Anoud Al Harbi (jiu-jitsu) Omar Al Suwaidi (jiu-jitsu) UAE show jumping team Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi (individual show jumping) Ammar Al Hosani added a bronze medal in jiu-jitsu. Strong UAE participation The UAE competed at the 20th Asian Games in Japan with a delegation of 165 athletes, including 117 men and 48 women, across a wide range of sports. The country's modern pentathlon and padel teams made their Asian Games debuts at Aichi–Nagoya 2026. The Games, held from September 19 to October 4, brought together more than 11,000 athletes, about 6,000 coaches and officials, and featured 43 sports, 71 disciplines and 469 events.
Oct 4, 2026 · byMobile Business
Asian Games close in Japan as spotlight turns to Doha 2030
Nagoya, Japan: The 2026 Asian Games concluded in Nagoya on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on an event that featured about 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions before passing the baton to Doha, Qatar, which will host the next edition in 2030. The Games were officially closed by Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia. Featuring 43 sports, including regional disciplines such as kabaddi, kurash and sepaktakraw, the Games also provided a preview of several athletes expected to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. China finished top of the medals table with 169 gold medals and 341 medals overall, followed by Japan with 83 golds and 269 medals. South Korea placed third with 39 golds and 150 medals, while India and Uzbekistan each won 21 gold medals, followed by Iran with 19 golds. A total of 40 of the 45 participating countries and regions won at least one medal. Among the standout performances was Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi, 17, who set a world record in the men's 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:04.83. China's Yu Zidi, aged 13, won the women's 200m butterfly and was part of China's victorious 200m and 400m medley relay teams. Organisers named her the female most valuable athlete of the Games. Thailand's Puripol Boonson was named male most valuable athlete after winning the 100m and 200m sprint titles. India defeated Pakistan to win men's cricket gold, while South Korea claimed gold medals in men's football and baseball. The Games also featured the debut of mixed martial arts, with competitors wearing gloves and shin guards. Drummers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. AP Closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. AP Organisers promoted the event as a sustainable edition, using a cruise ship, hotels and temporary accommodation for athletes instead of building a traditional athletes' village. The event was not without challenges, including transportation issues and accommodation pressures caused by late registrations. Organisers said around 17,000 athletes, coaches and officials eventually attended, exceeding original projections. Despite the difficulties, Olympic Council of Asia Director General Husain Al Musallam defended the organisation of the Games. "Yes, the organising committee had challenges," he said. "But our duty and responsibility as leaders was to work hard with the organising committee, to help Japan demonstrate to the world that Japan can deliver."
Oct 4, 2026 · byMobile Business
Asian Games 2026 among best ever, says OCA as UAE celebrates record jiu-jitsu success
Nagoya, Japan: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) have hailed the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as one of the most successful editions in the event's history. Speaking at a wrap-up press conference on the day of the closing ceremony, Tayyab Ikram, Chair of the OCA Coordination Committee for the Games, described the event as a "great experience" and a "wonderful experience". He said the OCA and AINAGOC had been committed to providing the best sporting environment for athletes and added: "Our objective was clearly attained." Ikram noted that the Games featured nearly 11,000 athletes, a figure exceeding that of the Olympic Games, and highlighted the use of a cruise ship and temporary cabins at Nagoya Port as athletes' accommodation, describing it as a potentially sustainable and economical model for future events. Husain Al Musallam, Director General of the OCA, said the efforts of all stakeholders had delivered "one of the best performances in the history of the Asian Games." He highlighted the sporting achievements recorded during the Games: 54 world records 89 Asian records 212 Games records 11 junior world records Al Musallam said these achievements were supported by quality accommodation, transport, healthcare, food and nutrition services provided to athletes. He also stressed the role of the Asian Games in bringing countries together. "Asia is united in sport, in peace and in solidarity. This is our aim," he said. Al Musallam added that AINAGOC had done a "fantastic" job in delivering the Games and revealed that revenue from marketing, sponsorship and television rights increased by 19 per cent compared with the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. According to the OCA, 40 of the 45 National Olympic Committees won at least one medal during the Games. The event involved around 60,000 people daily, including 17,000 athletes, coaches and team officials, 7,000 media representatives, 5,000 technical officials, and 30,000 volunteers. The UAE produced one of its strongest performances at the Games through its national jiu-jitsu team, which topped Asia with five gold medals, the highest tally in the country's history at the event. The achievement surpassed the UAE's previous best results of two gold medals at Jakarta 2018 and four gold medals at Hangzhou 2023. Among the standout performers was Ahmed Khalifa Andez, who became one of the youngest gold medallists at the Games at the age of 18 years and one month. In athletics, Mariam Karim recorded a personal best in the 400m hurdles, reflecting continued technical progress for UAE athletics.
Oct 4, 2026 · byMobile Business
India retain Asian Games cricket title, Kim lands golf gold and military reprieve
NAGOYA, Japan: India beat arch-rivals Pakistan on a converted baseball field to retain their Asian Games cricket title on Saturday as South Korean golfer Tom Kim clinched a gold medal and a military service exemption. In a late soccer showdown at Toyota Stadium, Eom Ji-sung scored the winner as South Korea held off Japan 1-0 in another Asian Games final to extend their dynasty to a fourth successive men's gold. Two years before cricket returns to the Olympics, India cruised to a 19-run win over Pakistan, with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma smashing fifties in the T20 final. "A huge occasion when you are playing Pakistan in the final, the whole country is watching and you have that pressure," said India captain Shreyas Iyer. A jet-lagged Kim felt the pressure on the final day at the Kasugai Country Club, two years after narrowly missing out on a medal at the Paris Olympics. The four-times US PGA Tour winner played superbly, though, carding a final-round 64 to finish three strokes clear. South Korea offers Asian Games champions an exemption from compulsory military service. "This day was the longest day I think I’ve ever had in my life. It’s only been six, five hours but it is definitely the longest, and I’m just glad it’s done," said a relieved Kim, who also won a team silver for South Korea. The South Korean men's soccer team can also skip military service thanks to Swansea City winger Eom, who swooped on a loose ball parried down by goalkeeper Rui Araki and smashed in a left-foot shot on the hour-mark. Japan battled desperately to the finish, with midfielder Hisatsugu Ishii striking the post in the 79th minute, but the hosts were denied for a third successive final against the Koreans in the Under-23 tournament. Planning problems The Games has been blighted by organisational problems, drawing complaints from teams about accommodation and transport. The women's hockey final was delayed by nearly an hour on Friday after the shuttle buses taking India and China's teams got stuck in traffic en route to the venue. Japan's Olympic Committee president said Aichi-Nagoya organisers needed to reflect on their planning after they struggled to manage logistics for 17,000 athletes and officials. The home athletes have done the country proud, though, and will finish with a national record haul of over 260 medals, smashing their previous best (218) at Hiroshima 1994. China will top the table easily once again. They had 169 golds among 341 medals at the end of the day's competition, with second-placed Japan on 83 golds. Coleman Wong won Hong Kong a first men's tennis singles gold and a provisional berth to the Los Angeles Olympics with victory over China's Wu Yibing. "It’s going to be my first Olympics, it’s going to be amazing," said the 22-year-old world number 100. Japan's Kae Tokumoto and Saki Tsukamoto won padel's first gold medal on the racket sport's Games debut, beating an Indonesian duo for the women's pairs gold. Iran's proud taekwondo record was burnished by towering Olympic champion Arian Salimi, who bested Uzbek Marat Mavlonov for the +80kg gold, three years after taking silver at Hangzhou. "I love pain, I love fighting and I love my life,” said the tough 22-year-old. Anti-doping testers said two more athletes had failed drug tests, dealing provisional suspensions to Tajik tennis player Issamjon Sharifov and Kazakh middle-distance runner Aiana Bolatbekkyzy. In a huge programme of 469 gold medals, the final two will be contested on Sunday in the equestrian in Tokyo before the Games end with a closing ceremony at Nagoya's Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
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Oct 3, 2026 · byMobile Business
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan in Japan to claim Asian Games cricket gold
India 211-6; Pakistan 192-6 in Twenty20 cricket final Captains refuse traditional pre-match handshakes India beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to complete a golden double in the Asian Games cricket after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan. The T20 world champions posted 211 for six in their 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out, before Hasan Nawaz’s valiant 96 saw Pakistan come up short at 192 for six. The neighbouring countries only meet in international tournaments and on neutral ground because of political tensions and the captains refused the normal handshakes before the match on Saturday. Afterwards, the jubilant India players paraded their national flag around the ground. The clash on a converted baseball field in Japan was new ground for even these rivals and their hundreds of millions of fans who were watching back home on television. Continue reading...
Oct 3, 2026 · byThe Guardian
UAE jiu-jitsu team caps Asian Games campaign with record five golds
NAGOYA: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, finished its campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with eight medals, including a record five golds, two silvers and one bronze. The team’s best-ever gold medal tally at the Asian Games underlines the UAE’s strength in the sport and the success of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s efforts to develop athletes capable of winning internationally. The UAE’s gold medallists were Balqees Alhashmi (women’s 48kg), Khaled Al Shehhi (men’s 62kg), Ahmed Andeez (men’s 69kg), Mahdi Al Awlaqi (men’s 77kg) and Asma Alhosani (women’s 52kg). Al Anoud Al Harbi (women’s 48kg) and Omar Al Suwaidi (men’s 62kg) won silver, while Amaar Alhosani (men’s 94kg) claimed bronze. The result marked another milestone in the UAE’s Asian Games history. The team won two jiu-jitsu golds at Jakarta 2018 and four at Hangzhou 2023 before securing a record five at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The steady improvement reflects years of preparation and investment in athletes and the teams supporting them. The final day of competition was attended by Shihab Ahmed Mohamed Abdulrahim AlFaheem, UAE Ambassador to Japan; Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation; Yousef Abdullah Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation; and Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation and Ju-Jitsu Asian Union. The ambassador congratulated the athletes on their achievements and praised the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s work under the leadership of Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation. Al Dhaheri said, "Our participation was successful in every respect, and we achieved the targets we set before the competition. At the federation, our aim is always to finish first at every championship. "We dedicate this achievement to the UAE’s leadership, whose support has made sporting success possible. These results came from careful planning, consistent work and the efforts of our athletes, coaches and administrative staff. "I thank Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi for his continued support and commitment to developing the sport. I also thank our coaching and administrative teams and the athletes’ families. The National Olympic Committee supported our participation, and every member of the delegation was part of this success." Al Batran said, "Our preparations began several months before the Games. The programme included technical, physical and mental preparation, as well as overseas training camps. We will continue building on this progress and working towards further success. These results were a team effort involving everyone in the UAE jiu-jitsu scene. I thank the athletes, coaches and administrative staff, as well as the clubs, academies and families who play such an important role in developing champions. "The federation follows a clear strategy aimed at leading the rankings, and our results at continental and international championships reflect that approach. Consistent success has become a culture of UAE sport, supported by careful planning and the Federation’s long-term vision," he stated. Fahad Ali Al Shamsi said, "The jiu-jitsu competition at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 was a success. I commend the Olympic Council of Asia and the local organising committee for their professional organisation and hard work. "Jiu-jitsu has added value to the Asian Games since joining the programme at Jakarta 2018. Standards across Asia continue to improve as more people take up the sport, strengthening its place among the continent’s leading sports. This progress also reflects the work and initiatives of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union under Abdulmunem Alhashmi.” Khaled Al Shehhi, who won gold in the men’s 62kg category, said, "I am proud to have won my second consecutive title on my second Asian Games appearance. This is an important milestone in my career. I dedicate this gold to the UAE’s leadership, my family, my coach and my national teammates. This medal is the start of a long journey of hard work. I want to follow in the footsteps of the UAE’s champions and keep raising our flag on podiums at continental and international competitions. "The pride I felt when our national anthem played on the podium is hard to describe. It was about more than winning gold. I was part of a delegation that brought joy to the people of the UAE and turned our ambitions into results. I will keep working hard to achieve more in the years ahead.” Al Anoud Al Harbi, who won silver in the women’s 48kg category, said, "I am delighted to have won a medal on my Asian Games debut. The all-Emirati final showed how far jiu-jitsu has developed in the UAE and how many talented male and female athletes we have who can compete at the highest level. "This silver medal will motivate me to keep working towards gold at future competitions and contribute to the UAE’s continued success. I want to help strengthen our position in Asia and internationally, in line with the federation’s ambitions and the standing the UAE has earned in the sport.”
Oct 3, 2026 · byMobile Business
UAE sets Asian Games gold-medal record at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Nagoya, Japan: The UAE raised its gold-medal tally to a record seven at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, surpassing its previous best of five at Hangzhou. The milestone came as the UAE national jiu-jitsu team added two gold medals and a bronze on the second day of competition, taking the country's overall tally to 12 medals - seven gold, four silver and one bronze. Mahdi Al Awlaqi claimed gold in the men's under-77kg category, while Asma Al Hosani took the women's under-52kg title and Ammar Al Hosani secured bronze in the men's under-94kg division. The results took the jiu-jitsu team's tally at the Games to eight medals - five gold, two silver and one bronze. The UAE's seven gold medals were won by Mariam Kareem in the women's 400m hurdles, Kazbek Naguchev in men's under-73kg judo, and jiu-jitsu athletes Balqees Abdulla (women's under-48kg), Khaled Al Shehhi (men's under-62kg), Ahmed Andeez (men's under-69kg), Mahdi Al Awlaqi (men's under-77kg) and Asma Al Hosani (women's under-52kg). The four silvers came through Suleiman Abdulrahman in the men's 400m, Al Anoud Al Harbi in women's under-48kg jiu-jitsu, Omar Al Suwaidi in men's under-62kg jiu-jitsu, and the UAE show jumping team. Ammar Al Hosani's under-94kg jiu-jitsu bronze completed the medal haul. Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the UAE Olympic Committee, said winning seven gold medals at a single Asian Games marked a significant milestone for UAE sport and reflected the progress made by the country's athletes. He credited the achievement to the athletes, technical and administrative teams and national sports federations, and thanked H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, for his continued support. Al Mutawa said the UAE's 165-strong delegation formed part of efforts to strengthen the country's sporting competitiveness, with attention also turning to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In judo, Mohammed Omar Marouf missed out on a medal in the men's over-100kg category after losing the bronze-medal contest to South Korea's Kim Min-jong by ippon in golden score. He had beaten the Philippines' Kedo Isliken in the round of 16 and China's Li Haiyang in the quarter-finals. Gadzhimurad Omarov reached the men's under-90kg quarter-finals, beating Kazakhstan's Aidar Arabov in the round of 16 before losing to Kyrgyzstan's Erlan Sherov and then Iran's Amir Abbas Choopan in the repechage. The UAE rugby team lost 29-12 to South Korea in the quarter-finals and will face Malaysia in the classification matches for fifth to eighth place. In taekwondo, Amna Al Loghani bowed out of the women's under-67kg competition following a 2-0 round-of-16 defeat to Jordan's Razan Al Rawashdeh. The UAE's campaign continues on Saturday across rugby, equestrian, jiu-jitsu and golf. In show jumping, Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, Humaid Abdullah Al Muhairi, Sheikha Latifa bint Ahmed Al Maktoum and Omar Abdulaziz Al Marzooqi will compete in the individual competition. Faraj Al Awlaqi and Saeed Al Kubaisi will compete in the men's under-85kg jiu-jitsu category, while Shamma Al Kalbani will contest the women's under-63kg division. The UAE golf team will also return for the fourth and final round of the men's individual stroke play competition.
Oct 2, 2026 · byMobile Business
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Cebu Pacific Revises Planned NW26 International Network Expansion
Published at 1200PDT / 1900GMT 01OCT26 Cebu Pacific recently filed additional changes to its planned international routes addition, including service resumptions. Some of these changes were filed this week. Cebu – Nagoya eff 01DEC26 4 weekly A320neo, new route (Previous: eff 19NOV26) Cebu – Shanghai Pu Dong eff 01DEC26 3 weekly A320neo, new route (Previous: eff 17NOV26) Davao – Bangkok Don Mueang eff 02DEC26 3 weekly A320/320neo, service resumption (Previous: eff 26OCT26) Iloilo – Bangkok Don Mueang Planned service resumption from 23NOV26 cancelled, previously scheduled 2 weekly A320ceo/320neo Iloilo – Singapore eff 02DEC26 3 weekly A320ceo, service resumption (Previous: eff 23NOV26) Manila – Xiamen Planned service resumption from 23NOV26 cancelled, previously scheduled 3 weekly A320neo (Last served until October 2024, this route is now tentatively scheduled to resume on 29MAR27 at the earliest.) Previously planned service resumption remained unchanged: Cebu – Ho Chi Minh City eff 26OCT26 3 weekly A320neo, service resumption after summer hiatus Davao – Hong Kong eff 25OCT26 4 weekly A320/320neo, service resumption
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Oct 1, 2026 · byAeroRoutes
Alex Eala's Asian Games gold hopes dashed by China's Wang
NAGOYA: Alex Eala's hopes of a maiden Asian Games gold medal and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics tennis tournament were crushed on Thursday as China's unheralded Wang Xiyu rallied to a 3-6 6-3 6-2 win over the Filipino top seed. Eala, the Southeast Asian nation's first WTA title winner and a fan favourite on tour, was consigned to a second singles bronze medal and third in total, having also taken the mixed doubles bronze at Hangzhou three years ago. The 21-year-old gave up a chance for ranking points and prize money at the concurrent China Open to represent the Philippines in Nagoya and may get a fine and ranking penalty from the WTA for skipping the mandatory event in Beijing. Eala said she had no regrets. "I'm really happy to have experienced this, to experience the support ... and to be with the team and, yeah, to compete for the country," she told reporters. The world number 18 was on track for her first Asian Games final but her level dropped in the second set before she crumbled to a 4-1 deficit in the third. The 85th-ranked Wang fought off break points against the increasingly desperate Eala before serving out the match to love at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center. "(Wang) was more consistent. I had a couple of ups and downs during the match which is something I have to talk to my team about and process," said Eala. Wang will meet 37-year-old Zhang Shuai in an all-China final. She may have her hands full against former Wimbledon and Australian Open quarter-finalist Zhang who rolled back the years to beat Kazakh Yulia Putintseva 6-4 6-2. Zhang has medalled at three previous Asian Games, taking silver in the 2018 singles in Jakarta and a team gold at her home Games at Guangzhou 2010. She will be in her 40s when the next Games launch in Doha in 2030 but was not ruling out playing. "I always feel like this may be my last Games. But look, aren’t I here again?" she said. "As long as you don’t give up on yourself, no one else in this world can give you that death sentence.”
Oct 1, 2026 · byMobile Business
Asian Games: India thrash Sri Lanka, set up cricket gold medal final with Pakistan
NAGOYA, Japan: India humiliated a second-string Sri Lanka side by 124 runs at the Asian Games on Thursday to book a gold-medal decider against rivals Pakistan in the T20 tournament. The day after India's depleted one-day international team completed the second-highest successful chase in an eight-wicket win over the West Indies, Shreyas Iyer's T20 side dismissed Sri Lanka for 45 in 9.5 overs at Korogi Athletic Park after setting them 170 for victory. Pace supremo Jasprit Bumrah (2-7) set the tone with two wickets in the first five balls, trapping Sineth Jayawardena lbw for a duck and having number three Sohan de Livera caught behind for nought. Panicky opener Lasith Croospulle was then run out with a ludicrous dash for a single as Sri Lanka slumped to three for two. Two more run-outs followed as Sri Lanka collapsed on a warm and sunny afternoon, with number four Nuwanidu Fernando, the second innings' top scorer, out for 15. Left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma finished with 2-2 from five balls. India were not overly impressive in their own batting against outgunned opponents, but Ishan Kishan smashed an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls to anchor their innings and opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 38. In the earlier semifinal, middle-order batter Abdul Samad blasted an unbeaten 30 off 15 balls to help Pakistan to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a match reduced to 13 overs a side due to a wet outfield. Towhid Hridoy made 42 as Bangladesh set an imposing 112 for victory in the shortened match, with Pakistan's left-arm spinner Sufyan Moqim taking 3-26. The semifinalists all reached the last four by virtue of their international rankings, with all four quarterfinals abandoned due to rain. India will bid for back-to-back men's cricket titles, three years after taking the gold in Hangzhou courtesy of the ranking rule when their final against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain.
Oct 1, 2026 · byMobile Business
Asian Games 2026 Livestream: Where to Watch the Event In the U.S. Online
Some of the best athletes in the world are in Japan this week for the 2026 Asian Games, a multi-sport competition held every four years for countries in Asia. This year’s Asian Games take place in Nagoya, located in the Aichi Prefecture in Japan, and Aichi–Nagoya 2026 makes the 20th edition of the event. Almost […]
Sep 27, 2026 · byVariety
China dominates Asian Games medal table as Nagoya faces organisational challenges
Nagoya, Japan: China has continued its dominance of the Asian Games, leading the medal table by a wide margin midway through the two-week competition. Through Saturday, China had won 107 gold medals, compared with 31 for second-placed Japan. China also led the overall medal count with 176 medals, ahead of Japan's 129. The Games have attracted at least 11,000 athletes, exceeding the number who competed at the Paris Olympics in 2024. At the other end of the medal table, Bangladesh, Brunei, Mongolia and Syria had each won just one bronze medal, while several countries were yet to secure a medal. Swimming dominated the opening week of competition, with China winning 30 gold medals in the pool. Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo claimed seven gold medals, winning the 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle events, as well as three relay titles. Fellow Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, aged 13, won three gold medals in the 200m butterfly and the 200m and 400m individual medleys. The only swimming world record of the Games so far came from Japan's Shin Ohashi, who set a new mark in the 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:04.83. The Games have also been marked by organisational difficulties. Athletes and officials have been accommodated on a cruise ship, in hotels and in temporary wooden huts after organisers opted not to build a dedicated athletes' village. Complaints have included beds being too short, leaking roofs and room allocation errors. Attendance has been sparse at some venues, while transportation challenges have been reported, particularly at venues located far from Nagoya. Organising committee Secretary-General Satoshi Murate apologised for the issues, acknowledging mistakes in accommodation and transport arrangements. The organisers also faced criticism after the North Korean national anthem was mistakenly played during a men's field hockey match between South Korea and Bangladesh. The Asian Games programme includes both traditional Olympic sports and regional disciplines such as kabaddi, sepaktakraw, kurash, jiu-jitsu, padel, soft tennis, teqball and wushu. Esports are appearing in the Asian Games for the second time, while mixed martial arts has been included for the first time.
Sep 27, 2026 · byMobile Business
The 20th Asian Games, from Nagoya, Japan – in pictures
The 20th Asian Games are on in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya, from 19 September to 4 October. About 11,000 athletes from 45 countries are competing across 43 sports Continue reading...
Sep 26, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Japan schoolboy, 11, wins gold while empty seats blight Asian Games
Yuki Kurihara storms to Puyo Puyo title aged 11 Organizers ‘not satisfied’ with sluggish ticket sales Weightlifting world records continue to tumble Eel-loving schoolboy Yuki Kurihara, 11, won an Asian Games gold medal in Japan on Saturday, more weightlifting world records were set and organizers admitted they were “not satisfied” with ticket sales after swaths of empty seats were seen at the athletics. Kurihara, believed to be the youngest competitor at the Games in Aichi-Nagoya, romped to a 10-2 victory in the esports game Puyo Puyo Champions after going 1-0 down in the final. Continue reading...
Sep 26, 2026 · byThe Guardian
UAE wins first medal at Asian Games 2026 as Sulaiman Abdulrahman takes 400m silver
NAGOYA: The UAE opened its medal account at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as Sulaiman Abdulrahman claimed silver in the men’s 400m, clocking 44.99 seconds and finishing just 0.09 seconds behind Thailand’s Joshua Atkinson, who took gold in 44.90 seconds. Emmanuel Bamidele also competed in the final, recording 45.97 seconds. Aminat Qamardeen clocked 23.61 seconds in the women’s 200m heats, while Abdul Quddus Ali recorded 21.05 seconds in the men’s 200m semi-finals, having qualified from the heats in 21.07 seconds. The men’s 400m final was attended by Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the UAE Olympic Committee; Noura Al Jasmi, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Olympic Committee; Major General Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Olympic Committee and President of the UAE Athletics Federation; and Jamila Abdulrahman, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Athletics Federation. They followed the race and supported the UAE athletes throughout the competition. Major General Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr extended his highest congratulations to and to the UAE leadership and people on the nation’s first medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, after national team athlete Sulaiman Abdulrahman claimed silver in the men’s 400m following an outstanding performance and a fiercely contested race that went down to the final metres. Major General Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr also congratulated H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, and Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Vice President of the UAE Olympic Committee, commending the support and attention extended to UAE sport and the national teams, which provide further motivation to pursue even greater achievements for the UAE. Major General Dr Mohammed Al Murr said, "We are delighted that athletics has opened the UAE’s medal account at the Games. For us, this silver feels like gold, given the high standard of the race and the extremely narrow margin to first place. Sulaiman delivered an outstanding performance that reflects how we want UAE athletics to be represented on the continental and international stages.” He added, "This achievement carries even greater significance because Sulaiman is still an under-20 athlete. Earlier this year, he won gold in the 400m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, clocking 44.85 seconds to set a championship record and become the first athlete in the history of the championships to break the 45-second barrier.” Al Murr stressed that the results achieved by the UAE’s young athletes reinforce confidence in the future of UAE athletics. He said: "We believe that investing in young talent is the way to build a generation capable of competing for medals at continental and international level. What we are seeing today is the result of sustained work and continued investment in athletics. We will continue to build on these results in the next phase as we pursue greater ambitions and strive to raise the UAE flag on the podium.” The UAE Athletics Federation President concluded: "We dedicate this achievement to the UAE, its leadership and its people. We congratulate Sulaiman, the technical and administrative teams, and everyone who contributed to this achievement. We still have important events ahead, and we have great confidence in all our national team athletes. We look forward to tomorrow’s competitions with optimism and hope that even greater achievements lie ahead for UAE athletics.” In equestrian, Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri and Bianca Schützqualified for the individual dressage final at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 after finishing among the top 15 combinations across the two qualifying rounds. Al Jahouri, riding Lotus-S, scored 65.706% in the second qualifier to take his aggregate score to 132.736, while Schütz and Le Grand Ayden HB recorded 66.059% for an aggregate of 132.706. Mohamed Jassim Al Serkal and Zen Liquidity recorded 63.470%, taking their aggregate score to 127.235, while Natalie Lankester and Tesla DXB scored 61.824% for an aggregate of 122.648. Al Jahouri and Schütz will contest the individual dressage freestyle to music final, becoming the first two UAE riders to qualify together for the individual freestyle final at a single edition of the Asian Games. In archery, UAE athletes competed across the individual, team and mixed team events. Khalifa Al Kaabi scored 643 points in the men’s individual recurve qualification, while Aisha Al Ali recorded 624 points, Hessa Al Awadhi 600 and Huda Al Ali 539 in the women’s individual recurve. In the women’s recurve team event, the UAE trio of Aisha Al Ali, Hessa Al Awadhi and Huda Al Ali combined for 1,763 points. In the women’s compound, Amna Al Awadhi scored 691 points, Jumana Al Najjar 675 and Maitha Al Nuaimi 626, giving the UAE team a combined total of 1,992 points. In the men’s compound, Abdullah Al Mansoori recorded 668 points, Sultan Al Menhali 665 and Yousuf Al Hosani 645, as the UAE team finished with a combined total of 1,978 points. In the mixed team events, the compound pairing of Amna Al Awadhi and Abdullah Al Mansoori combined for 1,359 points, while the recurve pairing of Khalifa Al Kaabi and Aisha Al Ali recorded 1,267 points. Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAE Olympic Committee; Dr Nasser Al Tamimi, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Olympic Committee; Abdulmohsen Fahad Al Dossari, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Football Association; and Mohammed bin Darwish, Executive Director of the UAE Olympic Committee, attended the UAE dressage team’s events at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. During the visit, the delegation followed the UAE riders in action and reviewed their preparations, while also meeting with members of the national team and the technical and administrative staff to ensure that all aspects of the team’s participation were progressing smoothly. The delegation also visited the UAE show jumping team’s training camp, where it reviewed preparations and the training programme for the riders and horses ahead of the start of competition. The delegation reaffirmed its support for the UAE riders and wished them success in their upcoming events at the Games. In the medal standings, China extended its lead with 173 medals, including 106 gold, 40 silver and 27 bronze. Japan followed with 125 medals - 31 gold, 47 silver and 47 bronze - with South Korea third on 72 medals, comprising 15 gold, 21 silver and 36 bronze. Among Arab nations, Bahrain remained in the lead with nine medals - five gold, two silver and two bronze - followed by Qatar with two gold, two silver and one bronze; Kuwait with two gold, one silver and two bronze; Jordan with one gold, one silver and one bronze; and Saudi Arabia with two silver and four bronze. The UAE opened its medal account at the Games through Sulaiman Abdulrahman’s silver in the men’s 400m. In shooting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum and Yahya Suhail Al Muhairi begin the opening day of men’s trap qualification, while Mariam Karim will contest the women’s 400m hurdles qualifying round in athletics. The UAE men’s épée team of Khalifa Al Zarooni, Hamdan Al Jahdhami, Mohammed Al Mazmi and Saleh Al Baloushi will compete in the fencing team event. In equestrian, Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri and Bianca Schützwill contest the individual dressage freestyle final after qualifying among the top 15 combinations across the two qualifying rounds, while Abdullah Al Zubaidi and Marwa Al Hammadi will compete in the ILCA 4 class in sailing. The UAE men’s compound archery team of Abdullah Al Mansoori, Yousuf Al Hosani and Sultan Al Menhali will face India in the round of 16, while the women’s team of Jumana Al Najjar, Maitha Al Nuaimi and Amna Al Awadhi will take on South Korea at the same stage. Amna Al Awadhi and Abdullah Al Mansoori will face China in the compound mixed team round of 16, while Khalifa Al Kaabi and Aisha Al Ali will compete in the recurve mixed team event.
Sep 26, 2026 · byMobile Business
The next swimming superstar? Meet 13-year-old Yu Zidi
NAGOYA, Japan: Here's a quick look at 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, who is tipped to become the sport's next big star after winning three gold medals in individual events at the Asian Games. She swept the 200-meter butterfly, the 200 individual medley and the 400 IM. She could already be the swimmer to watch at the Los Angeles Olympics in two years when she is likely to face off against Canadian Summer McIntosh who swims the same events as Yu. Ditto for the world championships next year in Budapest, Hungary. McIntosh won three gold medals two years ago at the Paris Olympic and holds the world records in all three of Yu's main events: 200 fly (2 minutes 1.65 seconds), 200 IM (2:05.70) and the 400 IM (4:23.65). Zidi Yu celebrates after winning the Women's 200m Individual Medley Final (Reuters) Yu is closing in on those times. She swan the 200 IM on Monday at the Asian Games in 2:06.10, which is the event where she's closest to McIntosh. McIntosh just turned 20. By comparison, Yu at 12 was swimming roughly 15 seconds faster in the 400 IM than McIntosh did at 12, and about 12 seconds faster in the 200 IM. In a 50-meter pool, 12 to 15 seconds would be a half-lap of the pool, depending on the event. If the progression continues Yu seems set to shatter all three records. And maybe more if she tackles another event and distance. McIntosh and others will have something to say about that. As a 12-year-old - that's a sixth or seventh-grade student - at the world championships last year in Singapore, Yu finished fourth in her three races, just barely short of winning a medal. She did get a bronze medal in a relay, though she did not swim in the final. China's Zidi Yu in action during the Women's 200m Individual Medley Final (Reuters) "I think it’s a great story. I don’t know where it will lead,” Greg Meehan, the national team director for the Americans in Singapore, said at the time. Yu is from the city of Baoding in Hebei province, which is located about 150 kilometers (90 miles) southwest of the capital Beijing. Most of China's top swimmer come from areas further south in China. She began swimming at 6 and was spotted by a local coach. That forced her to quit piano and dance lessons, Chinese media has reported. He mother, Liu Hui, and her father, Yu Tao, have both been in Tokyo watching her swim at the Olympic pool being used for the Asian Games. Yu was asked last year by Chinese television if she was a genius. She replied: "I'm not a genius, I'm just a hard-working person.”
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Sep 23, 2026 · byMobile Business
India survive huge Japan scare in rain-hit T20 International
NAGOYA, Japan: World champions India survived a mighty scare on Tuesday, edging out Japan by two runs in a rain-curtailed Twenty20 International reduced to five overs per side. Electing to bat on a sluggish surface with a slow outfield, India's batters struggled to adjust, posting a below-par 32 for 4. Skipper Shreyas Iyer was the lone batter to reach double figures, making 16. In reply, the hosts finished on 30 for 3, falling agonisingly short of a historic upset in the first-ever men's T20 meeting between the sides at the Sano International Cricket Stadium. "Honestly speaking, it was a very difficult wicket to bat on," Iyer said. "A five-over game, it can go anywhere. It doesn't matter how good a team you are." "The attitude and approach the Japanese team showed today was impeccable, and kudos to them. Their approach was outstanding. I'm sure that they are on the right track." Japan had used diplomatic channels to line up the high-profile match against India, who planned to use the game to get used to conditions in Japan before beginning their Asian Games title defence. However, persistent rain nearly derailed the men's team's maiden international against a test-playing nation and the contest was reduced to a five-over shootout. Japan's Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, left, bats in front of India's Sanju Samson during the Suzuki Cup T20 cricket match in Sano, Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. (AP) India's formidable lineup misread the conditions early on, losing wickets while trying to hit their way out of trouble. Opener Abhishek Sharma fell for a golden duck, Sanju Samson managed nine, and Ishan Kishan was dismissed for three. Iyer faced 12 deliveries for his 16, finding the boundary just once. India did not use any fast bowlers, operating exclusively with spin. While Axar Patel delivered a tight opening over, Ravi Bishnoi conceded 10 runs in his only over. Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming anchored the chase with a run-a-ball 12. Tension peaked in the final over when India successfully contested a wide-ball call that was eventually reversed, leaving the hosts two runs shy of their target. Kadowaki-Fleming said he was extremely proud of his team's performance against such formidable opposition. "Emotions are running pretty high in our group. But the fact that we're able to run the best team in the world, in my opinion, to the last ball of a game is pretty special," he said. "I think today was a really momentous occasion in that it was the first time we were able to face a full member."
Sep 22, 2026 · byMobile Business
Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver
Fariba Hashimi fled after Taliban returned to power ‘This medal can show resilience from Afghan women’ An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms. Fariba Hashimi, who is based in Italy, powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph “something special”. Continue reading...
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