Any sporting event that involves thousands of athletes and a multi-sport competition gets the attention of everyone, but nothing comes close to the Olympics, which are considered the pinnacle of sport and human endurance, skills and sports culture, bringing the whole world together. At first glance, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Olympics and the Asian Games may look similar. Both events have opening and closing ceremonies, and athletes are awarded gold, silver and bronze medals in both events. But in terms of scale and depth, fundamentally, both events are different.
This year, the Asian Games, officially known as Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will be held in Japan's Aichi Prefecture, with Nagoya as the main hub, from September 19 to October 4. These are the biggest showpiece sporting event in the subcontinent and will draw more than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries to compete for glory. So, what makes them different from the Olympics? Let's find out what sets them apart.
