Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games witnesses 53 world records

Japan’s Shin Ohashi, 17, broke the world record in the men’s 200m butterfly at Tokyo Aquatic Centre on September 24. (Photo: AINAGOC)
Japan’s Shin Ohashi, 17, broke the world record in the men’s 200m butterfly at Tokyo Aquatic Centre on September 24. (Photo: AINAGOC)

Nagoya, Japan, September 30, 2026: The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee has announced that 317 records have been set since the first day of medal competition on September 20.

This figure comprises:

*53 World Records

*76 Asian Records

*166 Games Records

*11 World Junior Records

*11 Asian Junior Records

The records have been set in a variety of sports, notably shooting and weightlifting, as well as swimming, athletics, track cycling and archery.

The figures included events up until Tuesday, September 29, 16:50 Japan Standard Time.

The 20th Asian Games will close on Sunday, October 4, so expect this record-breaking form to continue for a few more days.