### [2026-09-20](/feed/2026/09/20/index.md)

##### 2026 Asian Games
# Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo wins the first gold medal of the Asian Games, finishing the 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and 5,000-meter run. 




### Sources:

1. [Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/09/20/more-sports/takumi-hojo-asian-games-gold/)

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