
愛知・名古屋アジア大会が4日に閉幕。日本選手団は過去最多となる計269個のメダルを獲得し、中国に次ぐ2位の成績を収めた。大会期間中には競泳での世界新記録樹立や卓球男子団体の60年ぶり優勝など、多くの活躍が見られた。
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愛知・名古屋アジア大会は16日間にわたり開催された。次回大会は2030年にドーハで開催される予定である。
愛知・名古屋アジア大会は4日、メイン会場の愛知・パロマ瑞穂スタジアムで閉会式が行われ、16日間にわたるスポーツの祭典に幕を下ろした。日本選手団はメダルを計269個(金83、銀95、銅91)獲得した。総数、金とも同一大会の過去最多を更新。国・地域別ではいずれも中国に次ぐ2番目だった。
日本勢は競泳男子の大橋信(枚方SS)が200メートル平泳ぎで世界新記録を樹立し、陸上を含めて多くの日本記録も更新。卓球男子団体は60年ぶりに優勝し、ソフトボールの日本は7連覇を達成した。eスポーツでは11歳の栗原悠輝(東京ヴェルディ)が「ぷよぷよe」を制するなど、特色ある競技でも躍進した。
閉会式には日本選手団から選手、コーチら約250人が参加した。次回2030年大会を開催するドーハへの引き継ぎ式も行われ、カタール国旗を掲揚。演出が終わると、聖火が静かに消えた。
大会では国歌の取り違えや移動バスの手配漏れなどトラブルも目立った。大会の最優秀選手(MVP)には、陸上男子短距離2冠のプリポン・ブーンソン(タイ)と、競泳女子で3冠の于子迪(中国)が選ばれた。
4日は東京・馬事公苑で馬術の障害飛越個人が行われ、日本勢は佐藤英賢の4位が最高だった。
障害者スポーツのアジアパラ大会は18~24日に行われる。

The Japanese national soccer team played against New Zealand in the Kirin Cup final held at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on the night of the 5th, winning 2-1. FW Kiyo Ueda scored the opening goal in the 28th minute of the first half, and midfielder Ritsu Doan scored the winning goal in the 26th minute of the second half. Coach Hajime Moriyasu's last domestic match ended with a victory, and they finished with four consecutive wins in international friendly matches.

The Japanese national team played against New Zealand in the Kirin Cup Soccer and won with goals from Ueda and Doan. With his eyes set on the Asian Cup, Coach Moriyasu dared to test the tactics of using a four-back team, and the result was fruitful.

With the victory, Seibu secured second place in the Pacific League and acquired the right to host the first stage of the Climax Series (CS) at their home base. Starting pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi pitched tenaciously in the 6th inning, allowing only one run, leading to victory, and manager Fumiya Nishiguchi emphasized the magnitude of the fans' support.

After the Japan national soccer team's match, Coach Moriyasu, President Miyamoto, opponent New Zealand coach Bazley, and the players made comments about the content of the match and future prospects.

At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the Japanese team won the most medals in history, but due to an unusual management system that did not use a major advertising agency, there were a number of problems, including delays in setting up the venue and the misplaying of the North Korean national anthem. On the other hand, sponsorship revenue exceeded the target, and cost reduction methods such as container accommodation may be useful for future international competitions. The legacy after the Games will be the passing on of management know-how through the revision of the Basic Sports Act.

The Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games concluded on the 4th. 45 countries and regions participated, and 43 competitions were held. Although Yuki Kurihara, a fifth-year elementary school athlete, made headlines by becoming the youngest e-sports player to win a gold medal, the construction of an athlete village was postponed in order to cut costs, and problems arose with the operation, which utilized container-style accommodation facilities and cruise ships.