Fireworks lit up the sky over Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya as the 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday (Oct 4) after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest.
After 16 days of competition, Malaysia held their heads high after finishing with nine gold, seven silver and 16 bronze medals for a total of 32 medals, just one short of the overall target.
