Asian Games : The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have officially concluded, with India finishing a commendable fourth in the medal standings.
OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani passes on the flag of the first Asian Games to Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during the Aichi-Nagoya Games closing ceremony on Sunday
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded after over two weeks of intense competition.
India secured an impressive fourth position in the medal standings with a total of 85 medals.
India's medal haul included 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals.
Shooter Neeru Dhandha, a double gold and silver medallist, served as India's flagbearer at the closing ceremony.
Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games, with the torch handed over to Qatari representatives.
After over two weeks of intense competition that began on September 19, Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded in a glittering ceremony here on Sunday.
Taiko drummers perform during the closing ceremony
Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed.
The 2030 Games will be held in Doha, and the officials handed over the torch to Qatari representatives.
Thousands of athletes, officials and spectators gathered for the finale.
Equestrian Rider Qatar's Jassim Al Kuwari carries the OCA flag during the closing ceremony
Shooter Neeru Dhandha, who won two golds and a silver medal, was India's flagbearer at the ceremony which had 'One Asia' theme .
India signed off with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze, to end in fourth position on the standings behind table-toppers China, Japan and Korea.
