India Sends 503 Athletes to 2026 Asian Games Aiming to Exceed Past Medal Record
India is preparing a strong contingent of 503 athletes across 35 sports for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, aiming to surpass its previous record of 107 medals from Hangzhou. Key medal prospects include shooters Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh, archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Dhiraj Bommadevara, and badminton star PV Sindhu. Team events like cricket and kabaddi also carry high expectations. The delegation features a mix of experienced medalists and debutants, with athletics having the largest representation.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 15 Sept, 06:37 am. Other outlets followed.