Nagoya, 4 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The 2026 Asian Games concluded in Nagoya, Japan, with a colourful closing ceremony as China topped the medal table, while hosts Japan finished second and South Korea secured third place. China dominated the competition, winning 169 gold medals and 341 medals overall to claim the top position. Japan finished second with 63 gold, 95 silver and 91 bronze medals, while South Korea secured third place with 39 gold, 43 silver and 68 bronze medals. Pakistan finished 29th in the overall medal standings after winning 10 medals during the Games. The Pakistani contingent secured two silver and eight bronze medals, completing its campaign with a total of 10 medals. China’s strong performance once again underlined its dominance in Asian sport, while Japan delivered an impressive showing on home soil. South Korea also remained among Asia’s leading sporting nations with a substantial medal haul. The closing ceremony brought the multi-sport event to an end after several days of competition involving athletes from across the continent. For Pakistan, the 29th-place finish reflected a modest medal tally, with the national contingent returning with two silver and eight bronze medals. The Games provided athletes from across Asia an opportunity to compete in a wide range of sports and disciplines, with the medal table ultimately dominated by the region’s major sporting powers.