Top 7 Medal-Contending Events for India at Asian Games 2026

India’s biggest medal source; Manu Bhaker and rifle/pistol specialists target finals across individual and mixed-team events in Nagoya.

Defending champions with LA28 qualification stakes; settled core and big-match experience make India strong gold contenders in team event.

India hold both men’s and women’s titles; depth and format favour repeated final appearances and near-certain medal finishes at Asiad.

Title-holders in both genders; Shreyas Iyer’s men and Harmanpreet’s women aim to defend crowns as cricket returns as medal sport.

PV Sindhu leads singles and team charge; women’s singles draw and team format give India high-probability podium chances in Nagoya.

Lovlina Borgohain targets gold after Hangzhou silver; multiple Indian boxers expected to reach semifinals and finals across weight categories.

Paris bronze-medallist Aman Sehrawat anchors squad; India’s freestyle and Greco strength ensures several realistic podium shots in Nagoya.