Sports Ministry reviews India’s Asian Games performance

Sports Ministry questions injured athletes after India’s Asian Games medal count drops.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Sports Ministry reviews India’s Asian Games performance

Sports Ministry questions injured athletes after India’s Asian Games medal count drops.

In brief

Sports Ministry questions injured athletes after India’s Asian Games medal count drops. India’s Sports Ministry reviews Asian Games performance, citing injured athletes and low medal count as concerns. Originally reported by Sportstar.

Sports Ministry review

Sports Ministry reviews India’s Asian Games performance with medal count dropping to 85.

Injured athletes concern

Usha raises issue of injured athletes travelling to Aichi Nagoya during review.

Medal performance drop

Medal performance drop

Athletics and badminton face scrutiny as India’s medal tally falls to 85 at Aichi-Nagoya.

Ministry demands action

Sports Minister Mandaviya urges federations to improve talent development and stop relying on few champions.

“How long will Mirabai Chanu alone keep winning medals for us? We need to produce 10 more Mirabai Chanus.”

The headline

India’s Sports Ministry reviews Asian Games performance, citing injured athletes and low medal count as concerns.

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