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Last Updated:September 18, 2026, 8:26 PM IST Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and defending shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be India’s flag-bearers at the opening ceremony on Saturday. Where to watch opening ceremony of Asian Games 2026. (Picture Credit: AFP) The 2026 edition of the Asian Games will officially kick off on Saturday…
Last Updated:September 17, 2026, 3:53 PM IST An Indian shooting coach has criticised Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrangements, citing long travel times for athletes. The coach said they have little choice but to adapt. (PTI Photo) A senior coach with India’s 30-member shooting contingent at the Asian Games 2026 has raised concerns over the arrangements for…
Last Updated:September 16, 2026, 7:26 PM IST More than 10,000 athletes from 46 nations will feature in 2026 edition of the Asian Games, and they are scheduled to participate in 469 events across 43 sports and 71 disciplines. Asian Games 2026 LIVE streaming and telecast details in India. (Picture Credit: AP) The 2026 edition of…
Last Updated:September 16, 2026, 15:56 IST India have sent a strong contingent to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan with an aim to improve on their record 106-medal haul. (From left) Mirabhai Chanu, Manu Bhaker and Tejaswin Shankar. (Agencies) The 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October…
News sports other-sports Asian Games: 4-5 Indian Athletes Yet To Receive Visa For Acclimatisation Camp In Japan Last Updated:September 15, 2026, 08:18 IST Athletics events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games begin on September 23. Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium will host the track and field events. (Agencies) A visa delay is threatening to disrupt the acclimatisation…
News sports other-sports 17-Year-Old Indian Swimmer Handed 18 Months Ban For Failing Doping Test, Set To Miss Asian Games Last Updated:September 09, 2026, 11:35 PM IST The 17-year-old had qualified for two events at the Asian Games and was part of the short list for the continental event. 17-year-old Indian swimmer handed 18-month doping ban,…
Aichi-Nagoya, which is set to host the 2026 Asian Games, has been hit by record flooding just 10 days before the continental competition. Rainfall battered parts of the central Japanese city on Tuesday, September 8, flooding dozens of roads and homes, while temporarily disrupting bus and subway services and forcing around 3,500 people to seek…
News sports other-sports India’s Asian Games 2026 Contingent Finalised: Sports Ministry Approves 503 Athletes & 246 Officials Last Updated:September 03, 2026, 12:09 IST The Ministry had originally approved 492 athletes in 35 disciplines for the Games but as was expected, a few names have been added. Asian Games start from September 17. The Sports Ministry’s…
The Sports Ministry on Wednesday approved a contingent of 246 team officials and support staff for the 503 athletes who will compete in the 20th Asian Games beginning in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on September 19. The Ministry had originally approved 492 athletes for the Games but as was expected, a few names have been added mainly…
News sports other-sports No Accommodation Crisis: Asian Games Organisers Claim Arrangements Made For 17,000-Plus Last Updated:August 31, 2026, 2:13 pm IST Olympic Council of Asia and AINAGOC claims all 17,000+ registered Asian Games participants have been given accommodation. Aichi International Arena (Picture Credit: aichi-nagoya2026.org) Asian Games organisers and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), in…