The schedule for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh receiving direct entry into the men's and women's T20 quarter-finals. The women's competition runs Sept 17-22, men's Sept 24-Oct 1.
19-year-old Niharika Singhania will represent India as the only woman in the Show Jumping squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Despite challenges like her primary horse falling ill, she qualified with First to Cash Out after adapting to new international regulations requiring horses to be based in Europe.
19-year-old Niharika Singhania has qualified for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, becoming India's only representative in Show Jumping. Despite challenges with international regulations and a horse falling ill, she secured her spot with her horse First to Cash Out, showcasing a strong international performance history.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that India will send a capped contingent of 600 athletes to the Asian Games. Selection will be based on performance and continental rankings, not just for exposure or job seeking. The ministry will support equestrian Anush Agarwalla's inclusion despite a legal setback.
Following their T20 World Cup semi-final exit, India announced their women's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The men's squad will be captained by Shreyas Iyer. Both teams aim to defend their gold medals from the previous edition.
At 39, Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa is set for a record seventh appearance at the 2026 Asian Games, surpassing Saurav Ghosal. Despite multiple surgeries, she remains India's second-highest ranked player and a strong contender.
The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) announced the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games baseball team roster, which includes several players who participated in the recent World Baseball Classic (WBC). The 24-player squad consists entirely of professional athletes, aiming for a fifth consecutive gold medal.
The roster of 24 players for the Korean national baseball team competing in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will be revealed on the 11th. The KBO will announce the final list, with head coach Ryu Ji-hyun and KBO's Cho Gye-hyun explaining the selection process.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
