The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will conclude on Sunday, October 4, marking the end of 16 exciting days of sports in Japan. The closing ceremony is set to take place in Nagoya, where athletes and officials will come together for the final festivities. This special event is scheduled to start at 6 PM local time.
For fans in India, this ceremony offers a final opportunity to enjoy the celebrations as the Games wrap up. Below, we provide key details about the closing ceremony, including the timing and live broadcast information.
### Neeru to Represent India at Closing Ceremony
India’s women’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremony has been announced. Neeru Dhanda, a standout performer who won two gold medals and a silver at the Games, will carry the Tricolour in Nagoya. Dhanda had already returned to India after clinching her third medal, a gold in the mixed trap team event alongside Kynan Chenai. She will fly back to Nagoya on Saturday morning to lead the Indian team at the closing celebration.
The name of the men’s flag-bearer has not yet been released, but the Indian delegation is expected to confirm it before Sunday’s event.
### Timing of the Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, with coverage beginning at 2:30 PM IST.
### Location of the Closing Ceremony
The ceremony will be held in Nagoya, Japan.
### Where to Watch the Closing Ceremony in India
Viewers in India can catch the closing ceremony live on various Sony Sports channels, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada), and Sony Sports Ten 5. It will also be available for livestreaming on the SonyLIV app.
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