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

Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan
October 4, 2026

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

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

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