Overview of the Games The Significance of Hosting 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. 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. 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.

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. 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 competition 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. 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 competition 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. → 20th Asian Games Proposal First Half (PDF File) – [English] [Japanese] →20th Asian Games Proposal Second Half (PDF File) – [English] [Japanese]