An official of the Chief Minister\u2019s Office (CMO) said that the sportspersons from Manipur are part of the Indian contingent participating in Sepaktakraw, Rowing, Cycling, Fencing, Canoeing and Kayaking, Boxing, Weightlifting, Wushu, Judo and Hockey. The 36 athletes comprise 12 in Sepaktakraw, one in Rowing, three in Cycling, three in Fencing, six in Canoeing and Kayaking, one in Boxing, three in Weightlifting, three in Wushu, one in Judo and three in Hockey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Asian Games will kick off on Saturday and continue till October 4 (2026) in Japan\u2019s Aichi-Nagoya. The Games bring together athletes from across Asia in one of the continent\u2019s largest multi-sport events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh congratulated all the sportspersons and coaches on earning the opportunity to represent the country at the Asian Games. He encouraged them to compete with confidence, discipline and determination, and to give their best in their respective events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Asian Games will kick off on Saturday and continue till October 4 (2026) in Japan\u2019s Aichi-Nagoya. The Games bring together athletes from across Asia in one of the continent\u2019s largest multi-sport events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 20th edition of the Asian Games will run from Saturday, with more than 500 Indian athletes set to compete across 37 sports. Athletes from 45 countries and regions are competing across 43 sports and 469 medal events in this edition of the Asian Games. Japan will host the continental multi-sport event for the third time, having previously staged it in Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994.<\/p>\r\n\r\n