The Asian Games, formally known as the Asian Games for Asia, is a multi-sport event held every four years. It is a continental version of the Olympic Games and is regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia. It is a celebration of sports and cultures from across Asia. It is the world’s second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics.
The first Asian Games was held in 1951, soon after the end of the Second World War. The concept was advocated by Guru Dutt Sondhi, a member of the Indian International Olympic Committee at the time. He wished to reestablish bonds between Asian nations that had been broken during the war through sports and contribute to lasting peace in Asia.
Nine nations have hosted the Games so far and 46 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have participated in them. The symbol of the Asian Games is a rising sun with interlocking rings.
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games will be the third time Japan hosts this event. The previous occasions were Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The city of Nagoya will serve as the hub of the games.
The Aichi-Nagoya Organizing Committee is working hard to ensure the success of the Games and prepare for a seamless hosting of this big event. One of the key points is transportation. The Organizing Committee will leverage the extensive rail network of Japan, including JR lines such as Tokaido Shinkansen and the Chuo Main Line, Kintetsu Railway, and Meitetsu Railway as well as the Nagoya Municipal Subway, in addition to private bus companies, to provide efficient transportation during the Games for both athletes and spectators alike.