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Modi Wishes Indian Athletes Well as Asian Games Open
The Asian Games are a large sports competition for countries in Asia.
The 2026 Games began in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished India’s athletes good luck.
He said the athletes had worked hard and made the country proud.
Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat carried India’s flag at the opening ceremony.
India won 107 medals at the last Asian Games in 2023.
This time, India hopes to win at least as many medals.
Indian athletes will compete in sports such as cricket, kabaddi, hockey, badminton, shooting, wrestling, boxing and athletics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished India’s athletes success as the 20th Asian Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito formally declared the Games open at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya.
Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat led India’s contingent during the opening ceremony.
India won 107 medals, including 28 gold, at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
India will defend titles in men’s and women’s cricket and kabaddi, as well as men’s hockey.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian contingent, including flag-bearers Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat.
- What
- The 20th Asian Games opened, and Modi wished Indian athletes success.
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan; the opening ceremony was held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya.
- When
- The Games opened on September 19, 2026.
- Why
- The Games began to bring athletes from 45 countries and regions together to compete across 43 sports.
Key facts
- Event
- 20th Asian Games
- Host location
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- Opening venue
- Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya
- Participating delegations
- 45 countries and regions
- Sports
- 43
- India’s 2023 result
- 107 medals, including 28 gold
- Indian flag-bearers
- Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India who conveyed his wishes to the Indian contingent in a post on X
“As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Each athlete has worked incredibly hard and shown remarkable dedication and determination. India is proud of them. May they give their best, play well and shine!”
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