India’s Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena compete in the mixed doubles group B soft tennis match against Cambodia's Viva Chao and Chanroseka Khun in the ongoing 20th Asian Games at Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre in Nagoya, Japan, on September 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

India, Sept. 23 -- India have made a strong start to their Asian Games 2026 men's kabaddi campaign, winning both of their opening matches in convincing fashion. The defending champions began with a 49-24 victory over Japan before producing another dominant display against South Korea,

NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday marked the official start of the 16-day event — but in name only. Facing a packed schedule, competition in basketball started on Sept.

Gilas Pilipinas Women's 89-67 loss to Japan in the Asian Games basketball tournament on Tuesday exposed the gap between the programs but also gave a glimpse of what the Philippines' future could look like.

The 20th Asian Games in Japan has faced a series of major problems regarding accommodation, food, transportation, reception and administrative procedures, drawing heavy criticism from athletes and international media.

The mayor of Nagoya says athletes who’ve arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city.

At an Asian Games pool entranced by China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi, hosts Japan hailed their own teen prodigy on Tuesday as Yumeki Kojima powered to medley gold in a swim that made French great Leon Marchand sit up and take notice.

Here are the events (and timings in IST) for India's key athletes and teams on September 23, 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.