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SAI Boosts On-Ground Support for Indian Contingent at Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
- •The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has enhanced logistical and athlete-support measures for the Indian contingent at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
- •A dedicated Reception and Assistance Team, including representatives from IOA, SAI, and the Indian Embassy in Japan, is deployed at the airport to assist arriving athletes and staff.
- •SAI has arranged transport for shooters, cars for medical teams to ensure efficient movement, and additional accommodation for coaches and support staff.
- •SAI is collaborating with IOA, the Indian Embassy, and the Games Organising Committee to provide coordinated support, allowing athletes to focus on their performance.
- •India experienced a mixed day at the Asian Games, with successes in women's table tennis, fencing, boxing, and men's kabaddi, alongside defeats in men's table tennis, badminton, and sepaktakraw.
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The Sports Authority of India has deployed a dedicated Reception and Assistance Team at the airport, arranged transport services for shooters and cars for medical team mobility, and secured additional accommodation rooms for coaches and support staff.
The Indian women's table tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Thailand 3-2, while the men's team lost 0-3 to South Korea. Additionally, the men's kabaddi team registered a 63-31 win over South Korea, and the women's badminton team lost 3-1 to Japan in the quarterfinals.
In fencing, Taniksha Khatri advanced to the women's individual epee quarterfinals after defeating Natpapat Sangngio. Sakshi Chaudhary progressed in boxing by defeating Aira Villegas in the women's 51kg Round of 32, while shooters like Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Raiza Dhillon competed in the skeet qualifications.
