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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up
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The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.There was polite applause when Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open.
- The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.There was polite applause when Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open.
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