Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026 Miss Five Indian Stars, But Lists Four
India is taking part in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
Some of its best athletes are not competing this time.
Neeraj Chopra is missing because of an ankle injury.
Tejas Shirse is also out with a foot injury.
Nikhat Zareen did not qualify after losing at the national trials.
Vinesh Phogat lost in the semifinals during her return to wrestling.
India won 107 medals at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023.
The article says five stars are missing, but it names only four.
India is competing at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya after winning 107 medals in Hangzhou in 2023.
Neeraj Chopra withdrew after suffering an ankle injury during a Diamond League meeting.
Tejas Shirse is absent because of a foot injury, according to the article.
Nikhat Zareen missed selection after losing to Sakshi Chaudhary in the 51kg semifinals at national trials.
Vinesh Phogat lost in the 53kg semifinals during her comeback at the national trials; despite the headline promising five athletes, the article names four.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Neeraj Chopra, Tejas Shirse, Nikhat Zareen and Vinesh Phogat.
- What
- Several prominent Indian athletes are missing the Asian Games 2026.
- When
- The Asian Games 2026; the article also references India’s previous performance in 2023.
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, with comparisons to the 2023 Games in Hangzhou and trials in Patiala.
- Why
- The cited reasons include injuries, non-selection and defeats in national trials.
- Event
- Asian Games 2026
- Host location
- Aichi-Nagoya
- India’s 2023 medal total
- 107 medals: 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze
- Neeraj Chopra’s absence
- An ankle injury sustained during a Diamond League meeting
- Tejas Shirse’s absence
- A foot injury
- Nikhat Zareen’s event
- Women’s 51kg boxing
- Vinesh Phogat’s event
- Women’s 53kg wrestling
- Article discrepancy
- The headline refers to five athletes, but the article names four