What to know

• Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: India have sent a total of 503 athletes for the 2026 Asian Games that will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The opening ceremony of the Games is scheduled to begin at 2.30 pm IST.S1
• Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Follow all the latest updates from the opening ceremony and India’s campaign at the Asian Games right here.S2
• The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan today with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-upS3
• Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat will be India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony which will take place on Saturday.S4