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India Sends 503 Athletes to the 2026 Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for their dedication and determination as the Asian Games opened in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan.

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Key Points

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed national pride and wished success to the athletes.

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Flag‑bearers were Pawan Sehrawat (kabaddi) and Manu Bhaker (shooting).

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Manu Bhaker previously won bronze medals in the 10‑metre air pistol and mixed team events at the 2024 Olympics.

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India's delegation includes 503 competitors in 36 sports, targeting a higher medal count than in 2022.

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Summary

Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker were the flag‑bearers at the opening ceremony.

Manu Bhaker, who earned two bronze medals in shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will compete in three pistol events.

The Indian team consists of 503 athletes across 36 sports, hoping to surpass the 107 medals won at the 2022 Asian Games.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
contingent
a group of people representing a country in a competition
dedication
working hard and staying focused on a goal
determination
not giving up, even when things are difficult
flag‑bearer
the person who carries a country's flag during a ceremony
medallist
someone who has won a medal in a competition
bronze
the third‑place award in a competition
air pistol
a shooting sport using a small gun that fires air‑powered bullets
mixed team
a team made up of both men and women
kabaddi
a contact team sport from South Asia where players try to tag opponents while holding their breath
Olympic
the worldwide sports competition held every four years
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