The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, are being held for the first time in 32 years and have reached D-30. The competition, which will be held from September 19th to October 4th, will see approximately 15,000 athletes from 45 countries, including Korea, compete for a total of 469 gold medals. Korea is sending a delegation of over 1,000 athletes and is expected to battle Japan for second place. This competition also serves as a prelude to the 2028 LA Olympics, with Korea aiming for victory in sports such as baseball and soccer.