The 2026 edition of the Asian Games will be played from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi–Nagoya. More than 10,000 athletes from 46 nations will feature in this year’s edition of the Asian Games, and they are scheduled to participate in 469 events across 43 sports and 71 disciplines.
India have named a strong squad of more than 500 athletes for the Asian Games 2026, and there will be high hopes of medals from cricket, badminton, hockey, boxing, wrestling, shooting, kabaddi and weightlifting, among other events.
In the 2022 edition of the Asian Games, which was held in Hangzhou in September-October 2023, Indian athletes won more than 100 medals for the first time in the Asiad, and the athletes participating in this year’s event will aim to surpass
that tally.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will miss the Asian Games due to injury, but the likes of Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu, Tejaswin Shankar and others will be among India’s top medal contenders.
All You Need to Know About the Asian Games 2026
Which city will host the Asian Games 2026?
The 2026 edition of the Asian Games is scheduled to take place in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan.
What are the dates of the Asian Games 2026?
The Asian Games 2026 will be hosted in Aichi–Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. The opening ceremony will be held on Saturday (September 19), while the closing ceremony will take place on October 4. However, a few events have already started, and Indian athletes will begin their campaign on September 17.
How to watch the Asian Games 2026 LIVE in India?
Fans in India can watch the Asian Games 2026 live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels. The Games will also be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website. Certain events will also be televised live on DD Sports.
What time will the Asian Games 2026 events begin?
The events at the Asian Games 2026 will usually begin at 5:30 AM IST and end around 7:30 PM IST. However, some events, such as golf and surfing, are expected to start as early as 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM IST, respectively.
