Asian Games ends with 54 world records, reported figures show
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games concluded with 54 world records, 89 Asian records and 212 Games records, according to figures reported by BongdaPlus from Kyodo.
The source's graphic featuring swimmer Shin Ohashi and his 200m breaststroke performance at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: Source editorial graphic; World Aquatics branding retained.
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games concluded with 54 world records, 89 Asian records and 212 Games records, according to figures reported by BongdaPlus from Kyodo. The article highlights swimming and weightlifting among the sports producing major milestones. More than 15,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and territories took part. The three record categories describe achievements across the whole event and should be distinguished from gold-medal totals or the performance of any single national delegation.
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