Japan's Takumi Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games in men's individual triathlon
- Japan’s Takumi Hojo won the men’s individual triathlon to claim the first gold of the 2026 Asian Games.
- Hojo finished the 750m swim, 20km cycling and 5km run in 52 minutes 56 seconds.
- China’s Zhang Xirui took silver, finishing nine seconds behind Hojo, while Kazakhstan’s Arlan Zhanabay won bronze.
- Hojo’s victory gave hosts Japan an early boost and also secured him a qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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