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After 15 action-packed days, the curtain comes down on the Asian Games 2026 as Nagoya hosts a grand closing ceremony. Here is how fans in India can watch the festivities live.
Indian men’s hockey team celebrates their win against Malaysia (Picture credit: AP)
The 15-day-long fiesta in Aichi-Nagoya is all set to come to an end on Sunday, October 4, as the Asian Games come to a close. India finished their campaign with 85 medals, way behind their haul at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, but the emergence of some new stars would definitely be a big plus.
For viewers in India, the ceremony will provide one final opportunity to witness the celebrations as the continental showpiece draws to a close. Here is everything you need to know about the venue, timings and live broadcast.
Here is everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony, including its date, venue, timings and how to watch it live in India.
India’s women’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony has been confirmed, with shooting star Neeru Dhanda all set to carry the Tricolour in Nagoya. Dhanda was one of India’s standout performers at the Games, winning two gold medals and a silver.
Dhanda had already returned to India after winning her third medal, a gold in the trap mixed team event alongside Kynan Chenai. She flew back to Nagoya on Saturday morning to lead the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony.
The men’s flag-bearer is yet to be announced, with the Indian contingent expected to reveal the name ahead of Sunday’s closing ceremony.
When is the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony?
The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 4, with the live broadcast scheduled to start at 2:30 pm IST.
Where is the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony?
The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony will be held in Nagoya, Japan.
Where to watch the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony LIVE in India?
The Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3 Hindi, Sony Sports Ten 4 Tamil, Telugu and Kannada and Sony Sports Ten 5.
The ceremony will also be available for livestreaming on the SonyLIV app.
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