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Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, prompting an apology from Nagoya’s mayor.

Al Jazeera reports that Iran’s national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia. The incidents involved delegations from several Asian countries and drew a public response from the host city’s mayor.

In a separate sitting-volleyball incident, The Japan Times reports that South Korea’s national anthem was played instead of China’s before a women’s match between China and Iran.

The errors came shortly after Nagoya hosted the Asian Games, according to Yahoo Sports. That event had faced criticism over organizational shortcomings, including inadequate accommodation for athletes and the playing of wrong national anthems.

The supplied reports establish three anthem errors but do not identify the specific anthem involved in a third reported incident. They also do not name Nagoya’s mayor or establish the exact dates and circumstances of each error.

SOURCES

  1. Yahoo SportsWrong anthems played at Asian Para Games after mishap-marred Asian Games
  2. Al JazeeraWrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan
  3. The Japan TimesWrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games
  4. The New Indian ExpressWrong anthems played at Asian Para Games after mishap-marred Asian Games