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Qatar News Agency reported that Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, accompanied by International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, visited the Main Press Centre and International Broadcast Centre for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya. The pair toured various operational sections and reviewed the technical equipment, modern technologies and innovative solutions deployed for content production, broadcasting and media coverage. They also examined studios, press working areas and dedicated services designed to assist the large contingent of journalists and broadcasters arriving from across Asia and beyond.
The visit allowed the officials to verify mechanisms intended to streamline reporting tasks and ensure high-quality transmission of the competitions, the news agency added. Such facilities will play a central role in distributing images and information from the Games. The centres are positioned at the Nagoya Port Messe venue, which has been adapted from former exhibition halls to serve as the primary media headquarters.
Olympic Council of Asia data places the total media presence at more than 9,000, comprising both on-site reporters and broadcast teams from 23 rights-holding organisations.[[1]](https://oca.asia/news/7864-over-9000-media-to-cover-aichi-nagoya-asian-games.html) China Media Group has been appointed host broadcaster and will generate the international feed for global distribution. This level of interest reflects sustained enthusiasm for the Asian Games within the international sports community.
After completing the tour the two presidents met with a group of nine young reporters selected from different parts of the continent to participate in the OCA’s Asian Games for All initiative. The programme seeks to provide hands-on experience to aspiring sports journalists during one of the region’s landmark events. The encounter took place within the Main Press Centre, offering the youths an opportunity to discuss their roles directly with the leaders.
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games officially commence on September 19 and continue until October 4, featuring more than 11,000 athletes and officials from 45 national Olympic committees, according to OCA announcements.[[2]](https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/oca-president-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-embody-vision-to-unite-continent) Competitions span 43 sports and 71 disciplines with 1,407 medals at stake across 469 events. Japan previously hosted the Games in 1958 and 1994, establishing a strong track record in organising such multi-nation gatherings.
Preparations for media operations have been ongoing since late August when the press centre first opened on a scheduled basis. Full 24-hour functionality will activate during the core competition period to meet the demands of the assembled press corps. Organisers have also arranged transport links including direct rail connections to ease movement between the media hub and key city locations.
