Archive · 5 Dec 2025
IOA Treasurer Yadav Named Chef de Mission for Asian Games 2026
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed Sahdev Yadav as the Chef de Mission for the Asian Games 2026, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Achanta Sharath Kamal, a famous table tennis player, will be the deputy Chef de Mission.
A 15-member committee has been formed to help with the preparations for the games.
This committee includes other notable sports personalities like Gagan Narang and Viren Rasquinha.
The Sports Secretary will be the chairman of the panel, and PT Usha, the IOA president, will be the co-chair.
The games are scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8, 2026.
Sahdev Yadav appointed as Chef de Mission for Asian Games 2026.
Achanta Sharath Kamal named Deputy Chef de Mission.
15-member committee formed to oversee preparations, including Gagan Narang and Viren Rasquinha.
Sports Secretary to chair the panel, with IOA President PT Usha as co-chair.
Asian Games 2026 scheduled from September 23 to October 8 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Who
- Sahdev Yadav (Chef de Mission), Achanta Sharath Kamal (Deputy Chef de Mission), and a 15-member committee
- What
- Appointment of Chef de Mission and deputy for Asian Games 2026
- When
- The Asian Games 2026 is scheduled from September 23 to October 8, 2026
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- Why
- To oversee the preparations for the Asian Games 2026
- Chef de Mission
- Sahdev Yadav
- Deputy Chef de Mission
- Achanta Sharath Kamal
- Event
- Asian Games 2026
- Location
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- Dates
- September 23 to October 8, 2026
- Committee Members
- 15-member committee including Gagan Narang, Viren Rasquinha, and others
- Sports Secretary
- Chairman of the panel
- IOA President
- PT Usha (Co-chair)