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Mandaviya Praises Indian Diaspora Supporting Athletes At Nagoya Asian Games
The Asian Games are being held in Nagoya, Japan.
India has sent 503 young athletes to compete.
Indian people living in Japan organized a cycling event to cheer for them.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya thanked the community for its support.
He said the Indian diaspora can be a source of strength.
Volunteers helped organize activities for the athletes.
India is competing in several sports.
The country is hoping to win medals in cricket, teqball and shooting.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the Indian diaspora in Japan for supporting India’s athletes.
The diaspora organized a “Sundays on Cycle” event in Nagoya to encourage the Indian contingent.
Mandaviya said 503 Indian athletes are participating in the Asian Games in Nagoya.
Indian community members, including young volunteers, helped arrange activities supporting the athletes.
India’s medal prospects include cricket, teqball and shooting competitions during the Games.
- Who
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, India’s 503-athlete contingent and members of the Indian diaspora in Japan.
- What
- The Indian diaspora organized a “Sundays on Cycle” event and other support activities for Indian athletes.
- Where
- Nagoya, Japan, in the Aichi-Nagoya area.
- When
- The event took place during the Asian Games in September 2026; the article is dated September 20 and quotes Mandaviya on September 19.
- Why
- To encourage India’s athletes, boost their morale and demonstrate support from the Indian community.
Key facts
- Event
- Asian Games 2026
- Host location
- Nagoya, Japan
- Indian contingent
- 503 athletes
- Support activity
- “Sundays on Cycle” event
- Organizers
- Indian diaspora members in Japan
- Volunteer role
- Young community members helped arrange support activities
- Highlighted medal opportunities
- Cricket, teqball and shooting
Quotes
Mansukh Mandaviya
India’s Union Sports Minister speaking about the Asian Games and diaspora support
“Naturally, the Diaspora is a strength in our country. Wherever the Indian people are in need, our Diaspora is always there to support them. In Nagoya, the Diaspora has made all the arrangements to encourage our Indian athletes. Many youths are working as volunteers. This is the specialty of India.”
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“The Asian Games have started in Nagoya, Japan, and 503 youths from India have come to participate in the Games. Today, India’s Diaspora has organised a Sunday on Cycling event in Nagoya. I am happy that our contingent is performing well, and our Diaspora is encouraging them.”
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