Overview
- Governor Hideaki Omura said total costs for the 2026 Asian and Para Games will land in the upper ¥300 billion range, a first public placement of the figure.
- The projection marks a rise from an initial plan of about ¥100 billion and an internal late‑2024 estimate near ¥310 billion, with higher materials and labor costs cited as drivers.
- Japan Association of Athletics Federations president Yuko Arimori called the Tokyo World Championships a success and urged World Athletics to clarify the format and purpose of newly piloted genetic testing for female athletes.
- Reports said control of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers will be sold to Dodgers owner Mark Walter, reflecting ongoing cross‑sport consolidation in U.S. pro teams.
- The Nikkei 225 closed up 1,085.73 points at 52,411.34, its first finish in the 52,000s and a third straight record high on strong tech earnings.