# Sports Ministry reviews India’s Asian Games performance

> Sports Ministry questions injured athletes after India’s Asian Games medal count drops.
- Title: Sports Ministry reviews India’s Asian Games performance
- Summary: Sports Ministry questions injured athletes after India’s Asian Games medal count drops. India’s Sports Ministry reviews Asian Games performance, citing…
- Keywords: sports ministry, india, asian games, medal performance, injured athletes, nsf, sports, Ministry, reviews, Asian, Games, performance
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/asian-games/sports-ministry-india-asian-games-2026-review-ministry-nsf-athletes-medal-performance-questions/article71588056.ece
- Author: Uthra Ganesan
- Published: 2026-10-15T12:06:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sports ministry, india, asian games, medal performance, injured athletes, nsf, sports
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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