Bali to host 2026 Asian Games Fun Run
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Bali has been chosen to represent Indonesia as a host for the Asian Games Fun Run, a promotional event for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The Indonesian Olympic Committee NOC Indonesia Chairperson Raja Sapta Oktohari stated that Bali's selection showcases the country's spirit, beauty, and hospitality. The event, a Sunset Fun Run, will take place at the Bali Collection complex in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, offering participants a unique experience against Bali's twilight scenery. Tabitha Sumendap, chair of the organizing committee, highlighted the event's aim to combine sports, a healthy lifestyle, and Indonesia's natural beauty. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Olympic Council of Asia OCA and the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee AINAGOC, and is supported by domestic partners like the Injourney Tourism Development Corporation ITDC.
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