As Neeraj Chopra recuperates from an injury, he sends motivational vibes to Team India ahead of the Asian Games 2026. At the opening ceremony, Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat led the Indian delegation as flagbearers. The nation aspires to break its previous medal tally from the Hangzhou Games. Some events have kicked off prior to the ceremonial start amid the vibrant Aichi-Nagoya atmosphere filled with competitive spirit.