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PM Modi Extends Best Wishes to Indian Contingent at Asian Games

The prime minister praised the athletes’ dedication as India fields 503 competitors and seeks to improve on its 107-medal haul from Hangzhou 2022.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to India's 503-member contingent as the 20th Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. "India is proud of them," Modi said.
  • Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat led India's parade of nations as flagbearers. Sehrawat replaced shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor after a logistical kit issue forced Toor's withdrawal.
  • Indian athletes begin their medal push on Sunday, aiming to improve upon the record 107 medals from the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. Established stars including PV Sindhu headline the campaign.
  • Describing her selection as "heartwarming," Bhaker, competing in three shooting events, called it an honor to represent her country after reflecting on her early sporting days.
  • Over the next 15 days, approximately 11,000 athletes from 45 nations will compete for 469 gold medals across 43 sports in Aichi-Nagoya. The event continues until October 4.
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aninews.in broke the news in India on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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