Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Pawan Sehrawat To Be India's Flag Bearer, Replaces Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has met PT Usha at the official welcome reception ceremony.

India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza bowed out in the women’s singles teqball semi-finals on Saturday and will now battle for the bronze medal.

Asian Games Opening ceremony will kick off at 2:30 PM IST. It will have a live telecast on Sony Sports Network and will have a live streaming on Sony LIV app and website.

Following reports of logistical mismanagement at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has set up a three-tier support structure. Indian officials are working alongside roughly 2,000 local Indian diaspora volunteers, who are on standby to provide emergency lodging, transportation, and overall logistical support to athletes.

Manu Bhaker: “Honestly, when I found out yesterday, I had all these flashback memories of my earlier days. And, you know, when I started, I never thought that this was where I could reach one day in my sport. So, it is definitely a very heartwarming feeling. I feel really proud, really honoured, and really, really happy to be chosen as the flag bearer for my country. I just want to say thank you to God and thank you to everyone for all the love and support."