Asian Games 2026 begins in Japan: India’s stars, events and how to watch live
Asian Games 2026 begin in Japan with India aiming to build on its record 107-medal haul. Check key Indian stars, sports, dates, TV telecast and live streaming details.
- Sep 19, 2026,
- Updated Sep 19, 2026 6:00 AM IST
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Japan Beckons
The Asian Games 2026 will begin on Saturday, September 19, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Athletes from 45 countries and regions will compete across 43 sports, while India will look to build on its record 107-medal performance at Hangzhou 2023.
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Medal Mission
India will be looking for strong performances across several sports. PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Manu Bhaker, Aman Sehrawat and Lovlina Borgohain are among the key names in India’s campaign, while more than 75 Indian athletes will compete in athletics.
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Champion Pressure
India will enter the Games as defending champions in both men’s and women’s cricket and kabaddi, while the men’s hockey team is also the reigning champion. That puts added focus on the Indian teams as they look to build on their previous success in Aichi-Nagoya.
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Medal Stakes
At Hangzhou 2023, India won a record 107 medals, including 28 golds. This time, Indian athletes will again be expected to make an impact in sports including shooting, badminton, wrestling, boxing and athletics.
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Watch Details
In India, the Asian Games 2026 will be broadcast live on Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5, while Sony Sports 3 will carry the Hindi feed and Sony Sports 4 will offer Tamil, Telugu and Kannada coverage. Live streaming will be available on SonyLIV.