Asian Games, day 1: Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold; Elg and Coggins also-rans

Japan’s Takumi Hojo won the first gold of the Asian Games on Sunday, giving the host nation the perfect start and providing officials an opportunity for some positive news after a week of negative headlines. Defending the title won by compatriot Kenji Nener in Hangzhou three years ago, Hojo held off the challenge of China’s Zhang Xiuri to cross the line in 52 minutes, 56 seconds. Zhang finished nine seconds back, while bronze went to Kazakhstan’s Arlan Zhanabay, who crossed in 53:11 at Gamagori...