The Asian Games are the largest multi-sport competition in Asia. The event is organized by the Olympic Council of Asia and features athletes from 45 countries and regions.
The 2026 edition of the Asian Games will be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, Japan from September 19 to October 4. This will be the third time Japan hosts the Games after Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994. The Organizing Committee is determined to make the Games the most successful ever.
Despite being a relatively young sport, breaking is already one of the biggest and most popular in the world. This is due to its widespread popularity among young people and its diverse rules and formats. The WDSF is confident that the inclusion of Breaking at the Asian Games will help further solidify this trend.
India secured two quotas at the 2026 Asian Games after claiming medals in both men’s and women’s shortboard surfing at the Asian Surfing Championships 2025 in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The Indian team climbed to sixth in the overall rankings, beating Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and Thailand.
Founded in 1951, the Asian Games were first held soon after World War II to reestablish the ties between the nations of Asia through sports and contribute to world peace through sports diplomacy. Since their establishment, the Games have grown in size and scope and today are the largest sporting events in Asia. The 2026 Games in Aichi-Nagoya are expected to attract more than 15,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and regions.