India\u2019s 222-strong contingent includes 31 athletes in athletics, 14 in boxing, 28 in kabaddi, 16 in handball, and 10 each in taekwondo, wrestling, and weightlifting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The largest female representation will come from athletics and handball, reflecting the rise of young women athletes across the country. Former Olympic medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is the country\u2019s Chef de Mission.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the 119 female and 103 male athletes, several are products of flagship government schemes, including Khelo India, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development, and National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Ministry has approved the participation of the contingent at full cost to the government, with SAI covering expenses for travel, boarding, lodging, insurance, and ceremonial kits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s youth athletes will compete in key Olympic disciplines like athletics, swimming, badminton, boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, and judo, alongside emerging sports such as kurash, pencak silat, teqball, and camel racing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
SAI\u2019s medical team and physios will also accompany the contingent, ensuring that athletes receive round-the-clock support. Special attention has been given to anti-doping measures with NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) conducting mandatory testing before departure, and to the physical and psychological readiness of the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s youth athletes will compete in key Olympic disciplines like athletics, swimming, badminton, boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, and judo, alongside emerging sports such as kurash, pencak silat, teqball, and camel racing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The pan-Asian multi-sport event, to be held in Bahrain from October 22 to 31, will mark the first time the edition is being held since the last in 2013.<\/p>\r\n\r\n