Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony Live Updates: History-maker Neeru Dhanda to carry India's flag
India finished their campaign with 85 medals, which include 21 gold
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After two weeks of exciting action and fierce competition, the Asian Games 2026 will bring its curtains down with the closing ceremony on Sunday (October 4).
Athletes from all participating nations will turn up for one final time at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, to bid goodbye to the competition that was their stage for the last 15 days.
The ceremony will follow the usual closing format, with athletes walking into the stadium together, with each nation’s flag carried by a chosen athlete.
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India has named history-maker Neeru Dhanda as its female flagbearer for the closing ceremony. Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual trap gold at the Asian Games.
She also clinched silver in the women’s trap team event alongside Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat, before concluding her superb campaign with another gold in the mixed team trap event alongside Kynan Chenai.
The Indian Olympic Association is also expected to announce a male flagbearer to partner Dhanda in the closing ceremony.
The main moment of the night will be the handover to the next host. As tradition demands, the Asian Games flag will be passed on to the next host, in this case, Doha, who will host the 2030 edition.
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Qatar is expected to present a short segment about what to expect. Japan will mark the end of its own Games with a cultural performance and music.
Speeches will also be delivered from members of the organising committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, who will thank the volunteers, athletes, and the host region and formally declare the Games closed. The Games flame will then be put out, bringing the 16-day event to an end.
Where and when will Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony take place?
The closing ceremony is on Sunday, October 4 at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium (Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium) in Nagoya. It starts at 2:30 PM IST (6 PM local time).
What time will Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony start?
The programme is scheduled to begin at 6 pm local time (2:30 pm IST).
Who will be India’s flagbearer at the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony?
Shooter and double gold medallist Neeru Dhanda will be India’s flagbearer.
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