# Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asian-games-in-aichi-nagoya
> Updated: 2026-09-14T08:27:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, commenced following a kickoff press conference featuring TBS Special Ambassador Kazunari Ninomiya and Special Athlete Ambassador Kasumi Ishikawa. During the event, Ninomiya addressed the necessity of preventing social media slander and harassment against athletes to protect their mental health.

As the games began, competition included women’s football, with the Nadeshiko Japan squad facing Thailand in their group stage opener. In track and field, sprinter Manaka Miura joined the 400-meter relay team for her first appearance at the games.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Asian Games kick off in Japan with football and track highlights

Japan prepares for the Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, featuring Nadeshiko Japan's football opener against Thailand and sprinter Manaka Miura competing in the 400-meter relay.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asian-games-kick-off-in-japan-with-football-and-track-highlights

### 2026-08-31: Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya kickoff features Kazunari Ninomiya and Kasumi Ishikawa

Kazunari Ninomiya and Kasumi Ishikawa attended the kickoff conference for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking the tournament's return to Japan after 32 years.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asian-games-aichi-nagoya-kickoff-features-kazunari-ninomiya-and-kasumi-ishikawa

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