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India’s 2026 Asian Games Contingent: 503 Athletes, Key Players & Schedule

 India’s 2026 Asian Games Contingent: What You Need to Know

India is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a 503-member athlete contingent set to represent the country across 36 disciplines. The 20th Asian Games officially begin on September 19, 2026, and will continue until October 4.

The Indian contingent has been expanded from the initially approved 492 athletes to 503 athletes, comprising 269 men and 234 women. Four surfers, six athletes and one Mixed Martial Arts fighter were among the late additions 


India’s 2026 Asian Games contingent


Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor will carry the Indian flag at the opening ceremony.

Bhaker became a two-time Olympic medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, while Toor is a two-time Asian Games champion in men's shot put. Their selection gives the opening ceremony a strong representation from Indian Olympic and Asian Games medal-winning athletes.

Major Indian Athletes to Watch

The Indian squad includes several established international athletes across different sports.

In badminton, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are among the prominent names.

Shooting will feature Manu Bhaker alongside Esha Singh, Suruchi Singh, Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Anish Bhanwala.

In boxing, Lovlina Borgohain is among India's leading competitors, while Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat will represent India in wrestling. Weightlifting will feature Mirabai Chanu.

Athletics is another major part of India's contingent, with 77 athletes selected for track and field events. The squad includes Avinash Sable, Gulveer Singh, Murali Sreeshankar, Jyothi Yarraji, Parul Chaudhary and Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

Cricket and Kabaddi Defending Their Titles

India's men's and women's cricket teams will enter the Asian Games as defending champions. The men's T20 team will be led by Shreyas Iyer, while the women's team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur.

India will also look to defend its titles in both men's and women's kabaddi. The men's hockey team will also be aiming to retain its Asian Games crown.

India’s Asian Games 2026 Schedule

The Asian Games will officially run from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya. However, some competitions began before the opening ceremony.

India's campaign began with teqball on September 17, while the women's cricket team began its campaign against Japan on September 18. Athletics is scheduled from September 24 to 29, while shooting competitions will run from September 20th to October 1st .

Neeraj Chopra to Miss the 2026 Asian Games

One major absence from India's contingent is Neeraj Chopra. The defending men's javelin champion withdrew from the Asian Games because of an ankle ligament injury.

Despite his absence, India's contingent includes several returning champions and established international medalists across athletics, shooting, badminton, boxing, wrestling and other disciplines.

India’s Asian Games Campaign Begins

With 503 athletes competing across 36 disciplines, India enters the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after its record 107-medal performance at Hangzhou 2023, which included 28 gold medals. The 2026 contingent features a combination of Olympic medallists, Asian champions, experienced athletes and emerging talent.

The opening ceremony will take place on September 19, with Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor leading India's delegation as flag-bearers. The coming weeks will bring competition across athletics, shooting, badminton, cricket, hockey, kabaddi, wrestling, boxing and several other sports.

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