Asian Games 2026: Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj lead India Archery squad; Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das miss out
India announce archery squads for Asian Games 2026 in Japan with Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara leading the recurve teams.
India announce archery squads for Asian Games 2026 in Japan with Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara leading the recurve teams.
The continental multi-sport event is scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, with more than 700 Indian athletes expected to compete across over 40 sports disciplines.
Rohit Majgul's qualification marks a significant boost for Gujarat’s growing presence in Indian judo.
As India looks to expand its medal prospects beyond traditional sports, the Mission Olympic Cell has cleared targeted international exposure and coaching support for taekwondo and karate athletes ahead of the Asian Games 2026, marking a strategic shift in its high-performance roadmap.
Marijne, who returned to the women’s programme in December 2025 after a four-year break, said the initial focus is on raising fitness levels while ensuring the squad functions as a united group before shifting attention to technical aspects.
The year begins with the second edition of the revived Hockey India League (HIL).
According to the ministry’s release, the guidelines lay down benchmarks for both measurable and non-measurable events.
This will be the fourth time that cricket will feature in the Asian Games.
These quotas have been earned based on the ranking points accumulated by Indian surfers in the championship.
