The 20th Asian Games came to a colorful and magnificent close in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan on Sunday night (October 4, 2026), as the main flame was extinguished during a glittering closing ceremony. Asia’s sporting powerhouse, China, asserted its total dominance once again, comfortably finishing at the top of the overall medal standings.
This milestone edition proved to be a record-breaking spectacle, featuring over 50 world records and 350 new Asian and Games records, highlighting the extraordinary level of competition across disciplines.
MVP Honors & Medal Standings Breakdown
China’s Dominance at the Top: China retained its throne with a total of 341 medals, comprising 169 gold, 118 silver, and 54 bronze. Host nation Japan finished second with 83 gold medals, while South Korea secured third place.
Co-MVPs of the Games: 13-year-old Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi and Thailand’s sprinting sensation Puripol Boonson were jointly named the Most Valuable Players (MVP) of the 20th Asian Games for their outstanding performances.
Next Destination: The 21st edition of the Asian Games will take place in 2030 in Doha, Qatar.
