Archive · 19 Sep 2026
India Targets Bigger Asian Games Haul Across Ten Sports
India is taking part in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
The country will compete in 36 sports.
India won 107 medals at the previous Games in Hangzhou.
This time, it hopes to win even more.
Shooting, archery, athletics, badminton and boxing are some of its strongest sports.
The men's and women's cricket teams are also expected to do well.
India is defending its kabaddi titles, while its hockey teams have important goals.
Indian wrestlers and squash players are also hoping to win medals.
India will compete in 36 disciplines at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The country is aiming to improve on its record 107-medal haul from Hangzhou.
Shooting, archery, athletics, badminton and boxing are among India's major medal prospects.
India's men's and women's cricket teams are considered strong contenders for medals.
India will defend its men's and women's kabaddi titles while seeking gold in hockey and wrestling.
- Who
- Indian athletes and teams competing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- What
- India is pursuing medals across 36 disciplines, with especially strong prospects in 10 sports.
- When
- The Games officially begin today, according to the article; the previous edition was held in Hangzhou.
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- India aims to build on its record 107-medal performance at the previous Asian Games.
- Previous medal haul
- 107 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games
- Indian participation
- 36 sporting disciplines
- Top shooting result
- 22 medals, including seven gold, at the previous edition
- Archery result
- Nine medals at the previous Asian Games
- Squash result
- Five medals, including two gold, at the previous edition
- Kabaddi status
- India is the defending champion in both the men's and women's competitions
- Hockey qualification
- An Asian Games gold medal provides direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games