Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
Summary
The 2026 Asian Games will start soon in Japan, featuring top athletes from across Asia competing in new and familiar sports. Some athletes will try to win their first medals, while others aim to keep their titles, with some events offering a chance to qualify for the 2028 Olympics.Key Facts
- The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Six new sports will be part of the games for the first time.
- Winning a gold medal in some sports at these games qualifies athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Alex Eala from the Philippines is a top tennis player aiming for gold after a strong recent season.
- Rumesh Pathirage from Sri Lanka is a leading javelin thrower expected to win gold and possibly break the Asian record.
- Japanese athlete Haruka Kitaguchi will compete in women’s javelin, aiming to win gold on home ground.
- China’s Yan Ziyi, the world’s top-ranked woman javelin thrower and an 18-year-old, is recovering from injury but is a strong contender.
- India’s 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be watched closely as the men’s cricket team tries to defend their title.
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