20TH ASIAN GAMES

India at Asian Games 2026: Sports to Watch

India is set to send 492 athletes, with athletics forming its largest confirmed group at 73 competitors.

India is set to send 492 athletes, with athletics forming its largest confirmed group at 73 competitors.

This viewer guide highlights confirmed Indian entries reported by the Olympic Council of Asia, without predicting medals. Official schedules and team updates should be checked as competition approaches.

Confirmed Indian sports to follow

Quick answers

Which Indian sport has the largest confirmed squad?

Athletics has India's largest confirmed squad with 73 athletes.

Which other Indian squads are confirmed?

The official update names 20 badminton athletes, 11 boxers, 15 esports competitors, 22 rowers and 16 wrestlers, alongside men's and women's cricket and kabaddi teams.

How many Indian athletes are going to the Asian Games 2026?

India is set to send 492 athletes: 265 men and 227 women.

Does this page predict India's medals?

No. It summarizes confirmed participation and does not predict results or medal totals.

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