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Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
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Asia’s biggest sport stars will descend on Japan this week to battle it out for continental glory as the Asian Games get under way.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will see several athletes eyeing first-time podium finishes while others look to defend their crown.
This year’s edition will see six sports make their debut, while in some sports, a gold medal will double as automatic qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Surprisingly, the 28-year-old is making her Asian Games debut and will look to add continental gold in front of the home crowd after floundering at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.