Golden Boy Neeraj Named Captain of 73-Member Athletics Squad
What Happened
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will captain India's 73-member athletics contingent for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The squad includes 16 medallists from the previous Asian Games, with several defending champions returning.
Key Takeaways
Chopra will aim for a third straight Asian Games javelin gold, while India looks to build on its record 29-medal athletics haul from Hangzhou 2023 and strengthen its position as a leading force in Asian athletics.