List of all Olympic medallists who will represent India at Asian Games 2026

India have fielded a contingent of 503 athletes for the Asian Games 2026.

With the Asian Games 2026 just around the corner, Indian athletes are preparing to bring glory to the country.

After record-breaking medal hauls at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games and back-to-back multi-medal campaigns at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, expectations from Indian athletes are higher than ever.

Leading India’s contingent in Japan is an elite group of Olympic medallists, along with a consistent men’s hockey side.

Olympic medalists who will represent India at the Aichi-Nagoya Games

PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu‘s consistency and longevity at the highest level remain beyond dispute. The two-time Olympic medallist — having claimed silver at Rio 2016 and bronze at Tokyo 2020—remains the leader of the Indian contingent.

In the absence of fellow Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, Sindhu’s performance will carry added significance, with the spotlight firmly on her to deliver on the biggest stage.

Sindhu enters with a point to prove. Despite winning World Championship gold, Commonwealth Games gold and multiple BWF World Tour titles, an individual Asian Games gold medal remains the notable omission from her decorated resume.

However, the challenge will be formidable. Asian badminton boasts immense depth, with the competition often rivalling the intensity of an Olympic draw.

Powerhouses like China, South Korea, and Japan will field their strongest players, leaving Sindhu with little margin for error in her pursuit of the elusive continental crown.

Supported by a balanced squad, Sindhu will compete in both the women’s singles and team events, aiming to turn her past Asian Games silver into a career-defining gold.

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker’s story at the Paris 2024 Olympics remains an inspiration for several athletes, as she became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals at a single Olympic Games.

At Nagoya 2026, Bhaker arrives as one of the world’s most scrutinised pistol shooters. Competing in the 10m air pistol individual and mixed team events, her biggest assets are technical precision and psychological grit under high-pressure final formats.

Asia has historically dominated Olympic shooting, meaning Bhaker will contend with world-record holders from China and South Korea.

Men’s Hockey Team

While individual stars often dominate headlines, the Indian men’s hockey team represents India’s most decorated Olympic legacy.

Having won back-to-back Olympic bronze medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 — the first consecutive Olympic podiums for Indian hockey in over 50 years — the team arrives in Nagoya as defending Asian Games champions and outright favourites.

Led by ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, the squad features a battle-tested core of dual Olympic medallists alongside a fresh crop of young talent adapting to life in the post-PR Sreejesh era.

Beyond continental supremacy, the stakes in Nagoya could not be higher: the gold medal guarantees direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will face traditional rivals such as Pakistan, South Korea, and hosts Japan as they aim to disrupt their run.

However, India’s lethal penalty-corner routines led by the captain himself and structured counter-attacking will be crucial to retaining their crown.

Mirabai Chanu

Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, silver medallist at Tokyo 2020, exemplifies determination. Over the past several editions, her journey has been a story of a magnificent comeback from persistent back and hip injuries.

Competing in her favoured women’s 49kg category, Chanu faces one of the deepest and most competitive fields in continental weightlifting.

China, Thailand and Indonesia have consistently produced world champions and world-record holders in the lighter weight classes, ensuring a formidable challenge in Nagoya.

For Mirabai, the Asian Games will provide an important platform to execute technically sound snatches and clean and jerks while reaffirming her credentials among the sport’s global elite.

Lovlina Borgohain

Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain leads the women’s boxing contingent in the 75kg middleweight category.

Known for her tall frame, long reach and intelligent counter-punching, Borgohain has steadily adapted to the demands of the higher weight categories over the past few years.

At the Asian Games, continental dominance and Olympic preparation run parallel. Lovlina’s international ring craft will be tested against heavy hitters from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and China.

As the team leader, her experience will be crucial in instilling confidence among India’s emerging boxers as they navigate the preliminary rounds.

Aman Sehrawat

Freestyle wrestler Aman Sehrawat emerged as one of the breakout stars of India’s Paris 2024 campaign, securing a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg category.

Known for his relentless stamina and aggressive pace from the opening whistle, he continues India’s rich tradition of lightweight wrestling dominance.

Asian freestyle wrestling is arguably the toughest in the world, with contenders from Japan, Iran, and Central Asia fighting for supremacy. Sehrawat’s speed, sharp scrambling and ability to capitalise on counter-attacking opportunities make him a formidable contender for gold in Nagoya.

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