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Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan
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Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan

2026-10-04 19:49 Last Updated At:19:51

The Asian Games closed in Japan after an official two-week run. These games head west to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Qatari flag is raised during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Qatari flag is raised during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from India walk with fellow athletes as they leave the arena following the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Athletes from India walk with fellow athletes as they leave the arena following the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko wave the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko wave the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Qatar equestrian athlete Jassim Al Kuwari rides with the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Qatar equestrian athlete Jassim Al Kuwari rides with the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Ken Matsudaira performs during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Ken Matsudaira performs during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Drummers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Drummers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Fireworks explode from the roof of the stadium during during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Fireworks explode from the roof of the stadium during during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Athletes from the Philippines march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from the Philippines march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, left, hands the Olympic Council of Asia flag to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, left, hands the Olympic Council of Asia flag to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from Qatar react after receiving the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from Qatar react after receiving the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from the Japan march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Athletes from the Japan march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Flags of participating countries are brought into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Flags of participating countries are brought into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Japanese flag is hoisted during the closing ceremony of the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Japanese flag is hoisted during the closing ceremony of the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

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The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Qatari flag is raised during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Qatari flag is raised during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from India walk with fellow athletes as they leave the arena following the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Athletes from India walk with fellow athletes as they leave the arena following the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko wave the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko wave the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Qatar equestrian athlete Jassim Al Kuwari rides with the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Qatar equestrian athlete Jassim Al Kuwari rides with the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Ken Matsudaira performs during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Ken Matsudaira performs during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Drummers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Drummers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Fireworks explode from the roof of the stadium during during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Fireworks explode from the roof of the stadium during during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Athletes from the Philippines march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from the Philippines march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, left, hands the Olympic Council of Asia flag to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, left, hands the Olympic Council of Asia flag to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The cauldron is seen during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from Qatar react after receiving the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from Qatar react after receiving the Olympic Council of Asia flag during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Athletes from the Japan march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Athletes from the Japan march into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Flags of participating countries are brought into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Flags of participating countries are brought into the arena during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Japanese flag is hoisted during the closing ceremony of the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Japanese flag is hoisted during the closing ceremony of the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

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Opposition presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro waves to supporters during a campaign rally a day ahead of the country's general election, in Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro state, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Opposition presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro waves to supporters during a campaign rally a day ahead of the country's general election, in Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro state, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, waves a Brazilian and Sao Paulo state flags during a campaign rally a day ahead of the country's general election in Sao Paulo, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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A supporter of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, holds a sign that reads "Lula, cleanse your soul, Brazil" during a campaign event at central bus station in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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