China Extends 52-Year Diving Dominance as Organizers Issue Apology at Asian Games

China's dominance in Asian Games diving continued as Chen Yiwen and Lian Junjie secured gold medals at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, extending the nation's unbeaten streak in the sport to 52 years. With these victories, China's overall gold medal tally reached 150, comfortably leading ahead of hosts Japan with 50 and South Korea with 24.

In tennis, the Philippines' Alexandra Eala advanced to the semifinals after defeating Taiwan’s Joanna Garland 7-5, 6-0 in Nagoya. Eala is now set to face China’s Wang Xiyu in the next round. Meanwhile, Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting guaranteed herself at least a silver medal by defeating Sitora Turdibekova of Uzbekistan 5-0 in the women's 60kg class.

In football action, South Korea advanced to the men's final with a 2-1 victory over China, courtesy of an 82nd-minute winner. South Korea will now face Japan, who overcame Uzbekistan 9-8 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

Off the field, Nagoya’s mayor and acting chairman of the local organising committee, Ichiro Hirosawa, issued a formal apology to athletes for logistical issues and inconveniences during the event, including bed shortages and transportation challenges stemming from the massive turnout of over 17,000 participants.