Governor of Aichi Ohmura Hideaki, centre, and Deputy Mayor of Nagoya Nakata Hideo, right, receive the OCA flag as Aichi-Nagoya prepares to stage the 2026 Asian Games ©Getty Images

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Japanese performers promote Aichi-Nagoya and generate excitement for the Asian Games in three years' time ©Getty Images
Japanese performers promote Aichi-Nagoya and generate excitement for the Asian Games in three years' time ©Getty Images


The digital Torchbearer who proved a big hit at the Opening Ceremony, returned to extinguish the Cauldron ©Getty Images
The digital Torchbearer who proved a big hit at the Opening Ceremony, returned to extinguish the Cauldron ©Getty Images


Hangzhou put on a series of stunning performances over the 90-minute show ©Getty Images
Hangzhou put on a series of stunning performances over the 90-minute show ©Getty Images


The lotus and osmanthus played a central role in the theme of the Closing Ceremony ©Getty Images
The lotus and osmanthus played a central role in the theme of the Closing Ceremony ©Getty Images


Performers enjoy their moment at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium ©Getty Images
Performers enjoy their moment at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium ©Getty Images


China topped the medal table with more than 200 golds at their home Asian Games ©Getty Images
China topped the medal table with more than 200 golds at their home Asian Games ©Getty Images


The North Korean flag was on show despite going against World Anti-Doping Agency sanctions ©Getty Images
The North Korean flag was on show despite going against World Anti-Doping Agency sanctions ©Getty Images


OCA Acting President Randhir Singh said the "world now knows Hangzhou" after staging the biggest Asian Games on record ©Getty Images
OCA Acting President Randhir Singh said the "world now knows Hangzhou" after staging the biggest Asian Games on record ©Getty Images


China won the artistic swimming team title on the final day of competition to cap a brilliant Asian Games from the hosts ©Getty Images
China won the artistic swimming team title on the final day of competition to cap a brilliant Asian Games from the hosts ©Getty Images