WorldPingThe president of the Olympic Council of Asia acknowledged that politics — in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan — had already entered into the Asian Games…
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Japan under pressure amid accommodation woes as Asian Games kick off
The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports
Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games
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