Asian Games open with more athletes than Olympics, unfamiliar sports

Asian Games open with more athletes than Olympics, unfamiliar sports

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA, Japan— 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. 10 — more than a week ago. The semifinals in men’s basketball were on Friday, a day before the official opening. Soccer has been going on for almost as long. The Summer Olympics typically start a few days early, bu