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Preparations and athlete confidence for 2026 Asian Games

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As the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (September 19 to October 4, 2026) approach, preparations for major delegations continue. Organizers plan to accommodate approximately 17,000 participants using hotels, wooden container buildings, and chartered vessels like the Costa Serena. India’s 503-member delegation, which includes over 300 first-time athletes, received a formal send-off in New Delhi. During the ceremony, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed confidence in the athletes, citing strong government support and encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as key drivers for team morale. ~~Key~~ Recent roster updates ~~regarding the Indian contingent~~ and squad announcements include: In athletics, a 77-member contingent featuring champions such as Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Avinash Sable will compete, though Neeraj Chopra has withdrawn due to injury. In combat sports, judo athletes like Commonwealth Games gold medalist Asmita Dey are focusing on ground fighting techniques to prepare for top-ranked Japanese opponents, while the wrestling squad, including Antim Panghal and Priya Malik, aims to improve upon previous bronze medal performances. The Fencing Association of India has selected a 20-member squad led by Olympian C. A. Bhavani Devi, who returns from a two-month ban, alongside Commonwealth medalists Taniksha Khatri, Prachi Lohan, and Karan Singh Gurjar. Regarding cricket, the BCCI confirmed squads led by Shreyas Iyer for the men and Harmanpreet Kaur for the women. While the BCCI noted that accommodation in Nagoya may not meet five-star standards, they expressed satisfaction that players will be provided with individual rooms. In ~~a recent roster update, top-order batter~~ the women’s squad, Pratika Rawal has been named to the 15-member ~~Indian women's squad,~~ roster, replacing Jemimah Rodrigues, who is sidelined due to a hamstring injury. ~~In sports administration, the IOA approved constitutional amendments during a Special General Body Meeting~~ The women’s cricket tournament is scheduled for September 17 to ~~align with the National~~ September 22 at Korogi Sports ~~Governance Act (NSGA). These changes include revised rules regarding the age~~ Park, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and ~~tenure of office-bearers, allowing individuals aged 70 to 75 to contest elections, though the IOA opted to maintain its current Executive Council strength.~~ Japan having confirmed their squads.

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