Summary
More than 300 of them will compete at the Asian Games for the first time.
The team hopes to win medals and bring pride to the country.
Key Points
4 points1
503 athletes and support staff are heading to the Asian Games in Japan.
2
Over 300 are first‑time participants, showing new talent.
3
The sports minister encourages them to turn pressure into performance.
4
India’s long‑term goal is to be a top sports nation by the 2036 Olympics.
New Words to Learn
7 wordscontingent
a group traveling together
minister
a government official in charge of a specific area
jersey
the uniform shirt worn by a sports team
infrastructure
the big facilities and buildings needed for sports
privilege
a special honor or advantage
responsibility
an important duty that must be done
Olympics
the world’s biggest sports competition held every four years
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