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What is the official motto of the 2026 Asian Games hosted by Aichi–Nagoya, Japan?

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Every edition of the Asian Games adopts a motto that sums up the host's vision for the event and for the wider continent. The Asian Games motto used by the Olympic Council of Asia itself is 'Ever Onward', which has guided the movement since the first Games in New Delhi in 1951. Each host committee adds its own Asian Games slogan to highlight themes such as unity, technology, sustainability or youth. The 2026 Asian Games also mark Japan's third time as host, following Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994. Questions on the motto of each Asian Games feature in sports sections of SSC and banking exams.

AEnergy of Asia
BHeart to Heart, @Future
CFaster, Higher, Stronger – Together
DImagine One Asia
Correct Answer: Imagine One AsiaYour Answer: D

Explanation

Correct answer: Option D (Imagine One Asia). 'Imagine One Asia' is the official motto of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, inviting athletes and fans to picture a continent united through sport despite its many languages and cultures. The motto appears across the branding of the Games, from venue signage to the opening ceremony at Nagoya's Paloma Mizuho Stadium. 'Heart to Heart, @Future' was the motto of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, which were postponed and held in 2023. 'Energy of Asia' was the slogan of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. 'Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together' is the Olympic motto, updated by the IOC in 2021 with the word 'Together'. Remember: Aichi–Nagoya 2026 uses the motto 'Imagine One Asia'.

Important Notes

  • The Olympic Council of Asia, which governs the Asian Games, was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Kuwait City.
  • The Asian Games emblem shows a bright red sun with rays, reflecting the motto 'Ever Onward' of the Asian Games movement.
  • The Asian Games torch relay tradition began at Tokyo 1958, the first time Japan hosted the multi-sport event.
  • India's Guru Dutt Sondhi proposed the idea of the Asian Games, which led to the first edition in 1951.
  • The Asian Games were first called the Far Eastern Championship Games, an earlier event held between 1913 and 1934.

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