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India's Asian Games Squad: 508 Athletes Aim High
17 Sep
Summary
- 508 Indian athletes, including 272 men and 236 women, will compete.
- The Games are scheduled in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan.
- India aims to surpass its previous medal tally of over 100.
India will send a record contingent of 508 athletes to the 2026 Asian Games, taking place from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. The delegation comprises 272 men and 236 women, who will compete across 37 sporting events.
Following their unprecedented achievement of over 100 medals in the last edition, Indian athletes are targeting an even higher tally. Medals are anticipated in popular sports such as archery, shooting, badminton, hockey, cricket, kabaddi, and swimming, among others.
The Games commence on September 19, with India's first event, teqball, starting on September 17. Athletes will participate in archery, shooting, cricket, hockey, and various other disciplines throughout the multi-sport event.
