India Finalizes Asian Games Squad Amid Visa Delays for Some Athletes
India has finalized a 492-member contingent for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, with athletics comprising the largest group of 73 athletes. The Sports Ministry upheld its 2025 selection criteria, requiring athletes to rank within the top six in Asia, rejecting calls for rule relaxations. Meanwhile, eight Indian athletes, including several from Karnataka, face visa delays in New Delhi, risking their acclimatisation ahead of the Games, with accreditation issues cited as a possible cause.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 14 Sept, 12:48 pm. Other outlets followed.