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Pant Cheers India's Asian Games Medal Push
20 Sep
Summary
- Rishabh Pant urged fans to support Indian athletes unconditionally.
- India aims to surpass its record 107-medal tally from 2023.
- Olympic medalists like PV Sindhu will lead India's charge.
Rishabh Pant has encouraged Indian sports fans to enthusiastically support the nation's athletes participating in the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. He emphasized the importance of backing the contingent regardless of their performance outcomes. India is targeting an improved medal count at the 2026 Games, aiming to surpass the record 107 medals, including 28 gold, secured at the Hangzhou 2023 event.
Several top Indian athletes are set to compete, including badminton star PV Sindhu and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. Shooters like Manu Bhaker, wrestler Aman Sehrawat, and boxer Lovlina Borgohain are also expected to be strong medal contenders. Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a two-time Asian Games shot put champion, will defend his title. The Indian contingent also includes over 75 track and field athletes, aiming for new heights in the continental multi-sport event.
