The 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium on the evening of October 4 local time. With the theme "One Asia", Bi Kun served as the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation. Athletes from all countries and regions entered the venue together. The OCA flag was handed over to Doha, Qatar, host of the next Asian Games. China secured 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals, totaling 341 medals. It topped both the gold and overall medal tables for the 12th straight time, marking its best overseas Asian Games performance.
Young Chinese athletes shone brightly. Nineteen-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo claimed seven gold medals, matching the record for most golds by an individual athlete at a single Asian Games. Thirteen-year-old Yu Zidi was named the Most Valuable Female Athlete. China achieved breakthroughs in track and field relays, table tennis, esports, sailing and golf. Thailand’s Bunson won the Male MVP award. The next Asian Games will be held in Doha in 2031.