Wrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan
The Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya's mayor to apologise.
According to Al Jazeera English, the Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya's mayor to apologise.
This sports story centres on Japan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Asian Para Games, Iranian and Taiwan.
Why it matters
Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
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- Japan · Asia
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Asian Para Games, Iranian, Taiwan, Mongolia
- Section
- Sports
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