Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games close amid logistical snags, organizational criticism-Xinhua
by sportswriter Li Jia NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close Sunday, wrapping up 16 days of competition marked by record-breaking performances but marred by logistical snags and criticism over its organization. More than 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and regions took part in the Games while over 50 world records have been broken. President of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani announced the closing of the Games. "Tonight, we close the Games that will shape the next generation of Asian Sport," he said. "From the first competition to the very last, Asia's finest athletes captivated us with their performances. You created a legacy that reaches far beyond sport and Japan, touching every corner of our g...