India targets another strong medal haul despite sending a smaller contingent to the 2026 Asian Games

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

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

Asian Games 2026: Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and two-time Asian Games champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead India at the Aichi-Nagoya opening ceremony. Both flag-bearers are also among India’s biggest medal hopes at the continental showpiece.

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.

The 20th edition of the Asian Games will begin from Saturday (September 19, 2026) in Japan. Here’s an overview of India’s past Games performances, the dominant countries and more.

The 20th edition of the Asian Games will begin from Saturday (September 19, 2026) in Japan. Here’s an overview of India’s past Games performances, the dominant countries and more.

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.