The Unspoken Giant: Why the Asian Games Deserve More Attention The 2023 Asian Games, taking place in Nagoya, Japan, boast an unprecedented number of athletes – over 11,000 – surpassing even the Paris Olympics in 2024.
For decades, the Asian Games have been quietly expanding in size and significance, often overshadowed by their more glamorous counterparts, the Summer Olympics.
The sheer scale is a testament to Asia's passion for sports, with countries from Afghanistan to Yemen sending teams that might not make a dent at the Olympics but still get a chance to shine on the Asian stage.