Japan's Takumi Hojo wins first gold medal of 20th Asian Games in men's triathlon

On September 20, 2026, Japan's Takumi Hojo won the men's individual triathlon at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, claiming the first gold medal of the event. He finished in 52 minutes and 56 seconds, nine seconds ahead of China's Zhang Xirui, with Kazakhstan's Arlan Zhanabay taking bronze. Later, China's Lin Xinyu won the women's triathlon. The Games, which opened on September 19, feature over 11,000 athletes and run until October 4. Organizers faced logistical issues, including housing complaints and an anthem mix-up.