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2026 Asian Games Begin Today as India Targets Top Three Finish

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The 2026 Asian Games officially begin in Japan today with 501 Indian athletes competing.

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  • The 20th Asian Games officially open today in the Aichi-Nagoya region of Japan.
  • India has sent a contingent of 501 athletes to compete across 36 sports, aiming to secure a top-three spot in the medal tally for the first time in 64 years.
  • The multi-sport event features over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and is expected to run for 16 days.

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