Asian Games 2026

March 31, 2026 4:11 PM

Inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 to kick off India’s surfing season

Surfing Federation of India on Tuesday announced India’s 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 – National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India’s first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. The four-day surfing extravaganza will see India’s top surfers and stand-up paddlers vying for the top honours at the stunning Butler...

March 5, 2026 3:57 PM

India steps up preparations for 2026 Asian Games; Mansukh Mandaviya assures full support to athletes

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday reviewed India’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games and assured that the government will provide comprehensive support to athletes aiming to improve the country’s medal performance. Chairing a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the minister assessed the readiness of Indian athletes and support systems ahead of the Games scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October...

September 24, 2025 1:09 PM

Govt notifies selection criteria for Asian Games 2026, other multi-sport events

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday announced new selection criteria for participation of individuals and teams in the 2026 Asian Games and other multi-sport events, aimed at ensuring only medal prospects make it to the Indian contingent. According to the ministry, the framework lays down clear benchmarks for measurable and non-measurable sports to bring in transparency and equity in the selection process. For measurable individual sports, athletes will qualify if they have m...