Asian Games are bigger than Olympics–at least in athlete numbers

NAGOYA, Japan — How big are the Asian Games? Well, they are larger in numbers than the Summer Olympics, which gives you an idea of the magnitude and logistics. READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 The Paris Olympics in 2024 involved 10,700 athletes. The Asian Games 2026 will open Saturday in Nagoya, Japan, with more than 11,000 athletes signed up. The number may be much larger as organizers have acknowledged a last-minute crush of athletes and officials attending. This has put pressure on available housing. The Asian Games were first held in 1951 in New Delhi, […]... Keep on reading: Asian Games are bigger than Olympics–at least in athlete numbers