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Sports Ministry approves 246-member Asian Games support staff

4 sourcesUpdated 2 Sept 2026, 6:14 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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The Sports Ministry approved 246 team officials and support staff for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The contingent is for 503 athletes competing at the event.

India's total contingent strength is 768 across 36 disciplines.

Athletics received the largest support staff, while cricket was sanctioned support staff led by VVS Laxman.

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The report also notes coaches, directors and other personnel accompanying sports squads including hockey, shooting and boxing.

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The reporting agrees that the Sports Ministry approved a 246-member support staff for India's Asian Games contingent, which will accompany 503 athletes in Aichi-Nagoya. It also agrees that the overall contingent strength is 768 across 36 disciplines.

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What remains to be seen is whether any further details or adjustments are announced for the contingent's composition or sport-wise staffing. The current reporting is limited to the approved support staff and the overall numbers.

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The approved 246-member support staff is presented as part of India's larger Asian Games delegation in Aichi-Nagoya. The coverage emphasizes the scale of the contingent, including 503 athletes and a total strength of 768 across 36 disciplines. It also notes that athletics received the largest support staff and that cricket's support team includes VVS Laxman. Additional reporting lists coaches, directors and personnel attached to squads such as hockey, shooting and boxing.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India Today
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Asian Games 2026: Sports Ministry approves 246-member Indian support staff contingent

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The Sports Ministry approved a contingent of 246 team officials and support staff for 503 athletes competing in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India's total contingent strength reaches 768, covering 36 disciplines. The athletics contingent received the largest support staff, while the cricket teams were sanctioned a support staff spearheaded by VVS Laxman.

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Sports Ministry approves 246-strong contingent of support staff for Asiad

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The Sports Ministry approved 246 team officials and coaches for 503 athletes participating in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India's total contingent strength stands at 768 across 36 disciplines, with athletics and cricket receiving substantial support staff. The report details specific coaches, directors, and personnel accompanying various sports squads including hockey, shooting, and boxing.