Nagoya, Japan, Oct 4, 2026 (AFP) - Yu Zidi to Ohashi: Asian Games stars who can light up LA Olympics

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2026-10-04

The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya close on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a fortnight of competition featuring some record-breaking performances. AFP picks out five athletes who starred and look primed to make an impact at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. - Yu Zidi, swimming (China) - The 13-year-old Chinese prodigy won all three of her individual events with ease, and all in Games-record times. She triumphed in the women's 200m butterfly, 20......

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