20TH ASIAN GAMES
India at Asian Games 2026
India is set to send 492 athletes to the Asian Games 2026: 265 men and 227 women.
India’s upcoming cricket schedule
India’s women have been drawn against Japan in the quarterfinals. The women’s tournament runs from 17 to 22 September 2026.
India’s men have direct entry to the quarterfinals. The men’s tournament starts on 24 September with preliminary matches; that is not India’s confirmed first-match date.
The OCA draw announcement does not specify the exact date or start time of India’s quarterfinals. Those details are not listed here until verified. Later-round participation depends on match results.
Reading match times in India
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind JST. Subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from a published Japan time, checking the calendar date for early-morning sessions.
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Schedule update: . Dates remain subject to change.
Sources: OCA cricket draw and tournament dates; organizer’s daily and session schedules.
India is set to send 492 athletes to the Asian Games 2026: 265 men and 227 women.
The athletics squad is the largest Indian group with 73 athletes. India won 107 medals and finished fourth at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.
India quick facts
- 492 athletes
- 265 men
- 227 women
- 73 athletics competitors
Quick answers
How many Indian athletes will compete at the Asian Games 2026?
India is set to send 492 athletes: 265 men and 227 women.
Which is India's largest squad?
Athletics is India's largest confirmed squad with 73 athletes.
How many medals did India win at the previous Asian Games?
India won 107 medals at Hangzhou 2022 and finished fourth in the medal table.