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Overview of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
The Significance of Hosting of the Aichi-Nagoya Games
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games will be the next big event in the sports world following the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is a very meaningful event for all of Japan, as it brings a chance to further deepen growing exchange within Asia.
Concept of the Aichi-Nagoya Games
Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City have established five concepts when forming their hosting plan.
- Athlete-Centered
- We will provide a flawless security scheme, a comfortable living environment, and the management capability built through large-scale international tournaments.
In addition, we will prepare a stage where athletes can give their best performances by taking their opinions into consideration in future planning and management of the Games. - Using existing facilities
- We will mainly use existing sports facilities in Aichi-Nagoya for the competition venues, and build temporary facilities as necessary. This is intended to keep costs down during and after the Games.
- Making full use of state-of-the-art technology
- Demonstrating our potential as the "manufacturing capital," we will introduce the latest technology in a variety of areas including event management, transportation, and safety measures to provide athletes, Games stakeholders, and spectators comfortable and safe environments for staying and taking part in the events.
We are also considering new ways for event spectators to enjoy sports using state-of-the-art technology. - Offer hospitality with traditions through interaction with citizens
- We will welcome visitors to Aichi-Nagoya with hospitality that lets them experience its history and culture of being the home to many warlords in the Sengoku period, and a unique local food culture called "Nagoya Meshi".
Aichi-Nagoya governments, various sports, economic, and tourist organizations, the mass media, businesses and NPOs involved in the Aichi Sports Commission, and the network of volunteers fostered through large-scale events such as the Expo 2005 Aichi Japan and Nagoya Women's Marathon, will come together and bring spirit to the Games through the efforts of the entire community. - Contribute to the promotion of sports culture
- The hosting of the Asian Games will become a brand for the entire local community, and a spot of pride for the prefectural and city residents. After the Games, we will continue to hold various international sports competiton to enliven the community, increase the competitiveness of our athletes, and contribute to the spread of the culture of enjoying sports.
While contributing to the healthy development of children through sports, we will pass on the OCA's noble principle of promoting international friendship and peace.
20th Asian Games Proposal
In order to bid for the Asian Games, Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City made a 20th Asian Games Proposal, attached below.
Chronology of Events from Bidding for the Aichi-Nagoya Games to the Hosting Decision and the Establishment of the Organizing Committee
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games will be the next big event in the sports world following the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is a very meaningful event for all of Japan, as it brings a chance to further deepen growing exchange within Asia.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2016 | The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) puts out a call for a candidate city in Japan to host the Asian Games |
| May 11, 2016 | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City announce joint candidacy for hosting the Asian Games |
| May 30, 2016 | The 20th Asian Games Proposal (Ver. 1) is made and submitted to the JOC |
| July 7, 2016 | The Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya Bidding Committee is established |
| July 21 and 22, 2016 | Site visit and meeting is held by the 20th Asian Games 2026 OCA and JOC Evaluation Committee |
| September 5, 2016 | Nagoya City's candidacy in the Open Call for 20th Asian Games 2026 National Candidate City is withdrawn (Nagoya City pulls out of the joint entry with the prefecture) |
| September 13, 2016 | JOC Executive Board approves Aichi-Nagoya as the national candidate city, on the condition that Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City agree to joint hosting |
| September 20, 2016 | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City agree to joint hosting The 20th Asian Games Proposal is decided and publicly announced |
| September 25, 2016 | The OCA General Assembly in Da-nang, Vietnam finalizes the host city to be Aichi-Nagoya Aichi-Nagoya sign the basic contract to become host city (the deadline for signing the Host City Contract is set for September 25, 2017) |
| October 3, 2016 | Request for support in hosting the Asian Games is made to Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga and Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mizuochi |
| October 21, 2016 | Request for support in hosting the Asian Games is made to Prime Minister Abe |
| September 20, 2017 | Aichi-Nagoya sign an amendment to the basic contract to become host city (the deadline for signing the Host City Contract is extended past September 25, 2017) |
| August 18, 2018 | The Aichi-Nagoya Games period is approved at the OCA Executive Board in Jakarta, Indonesia Games period: September 19, 2026-October 4, 2026 (16 days) |
| August 19, 2019 | The Host City Contract is signed at the OCA General Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia |
| September 28, 2018 | The Cabinet approves the hosting of the Asian Games The Host City Contract is made public |
| May 30, 2019 | Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee is established |
| October 18, 2019 | Approval of the Games Master Plan and decision of the Game's slogan“IMAGINE ONE ASIA”at the 3rd Board of Directors |
| March 23, 2020 | Game's emblem decided at 5th Board of Directors |
Host City Contract
This contract details the rights and responsibilities that the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), and the host city (Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City) hold over each other in regards to the hosting of the Asian Games. The Host City Contract is attached below.
