Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up

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The 20th Asian Games are set to open in Japan following a troubled lead-up to the event. India appointed a new flag-bearer after the original shot-putter, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, did not have his ceremonial kit at the opening ceremony.

The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the Olympics.On Saturday, with the opening ceremony hours away, India drafted in a new flag-bearer after shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor's luggage did not have his ceremonial kit.