Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo delivered the first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, winning the men’s individual triathlon in Gamagori in 52 minutes 56 seconds. The home favourite broke away during the run to defeat China’s Zhang Xirui by nine seconds, while the victory also earned

Updated 21 Sept 20267 min read

Japan’s first gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in the men’s triathlon

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Takumi Hojo Wins First Gold Medal of 2026 Asian Games as Host Japan Makes Perfect Start

Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo delivered the first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, winning the men’s individual triathlon in Gamagori a day after Emperor Naruhito formally opened the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

Updated 20 Sept 20266 min read