The 20th Asian Games officially begin in Nagoya with a spectacular opening ceremony attended by Japan's royal family.

Sept 19 : India have replaced their male flagbearer in Saturday's Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya, Japan, because the original choice, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, has not received his official ceremonial kit and cannot attend the event, media reports said.Toor, who is aiming for his third straight Asian Ga

New Delhi: Indian double Olympic medalist and Asian Games gold medalist shooter Manu Bhaker has expressed his feelings on being chosen as the flag-bearers

India’s Asian Games 2026 campaign officially begins with the opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, as the Indian contingent prepares to march into the stadium on Saturday. Manu Bhaker will lead the Indian delegation alongside Pawan Sehrawat after a last-minute change involving Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

Manu Bhaker has urged Indian athletes to put organisational issues surrounding the Asian Games aside and focus on giving their best in competition. The double Olympic medallist said athletes should enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity rather than waste energy complaining.

Manu Bhaker urged Indian athletes to focus on competing rather than complaining about organisational chaos ahead of the Asian Games in Nagoya.

Manu Bhaker urged Indian athletes to focus on competing rather than complaining about organisational chaos ahead of the Asian Games in Nagoya.

India's men's cricket team is dealing with kit-sizing issues ahead of its Asian Games departure, with some players still awaiting the correct jerseys. The problem comes after Tajinderpal Singh Toor's similar kit delay forced a late change to India's flag-bearer.

Manu Bhaker and Pawan Shehrawat led the Indian contingent out in the players' parade as the 2026 Asian Games was declared open in the Opening Ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya.

Asian Games 2026: India’s Asian Games campaign has been hit by a last-minute change to its opening ceremony plans, with Tajinderpal Singh Toor replaced as flag-bearer after a delay in receiving his official kit. Pawan Sehrawat will now join Manu Bhaker in leading the Indian contingent.