Asian Games: Japan beats China in men’s basketball to secure 1st medal

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Japan secured its first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Friday after beating China 97-77 in the men’s basketball semifinals. Forward Ren Kanechika scored a game-high 19 points at Aichi International Arena as Japan reached the final against South Korea on