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The Asian Games 2026 officially begin today, September 19, 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The opening ceremony will take place today, while competitions in a few sports have already started ahead of the official ceremony.
Indian sports fans will be able to follow the Asian Games 2026 live streaming through SonyLIV, while television coverage will be available on the Sony Sports Network.
India will be looking to build on its record performance from the previous edition after winning 107 medals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming: Where to Watch in India
Fans in India can watch the Asian Games 2026 live online on SonyLIV. The streaming platform will provide coverage of the Games and allow viewers to follow India's sporting action digitally.
The event will also be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network through television.
Asian Games 2026 Live Telecast and Streaming Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 |
| Host | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Dates | September 19 to October 4, 2026 |
| Opening Ceremony | September 19, 2026 |
| Opening Ceremony Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Date, Time and Live Streaming
The Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 19. For viewers in India, the ceremony will begin at 2:30 PM IST.
The ceremony is being held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, and will officially mark the beginning of the 2026 Asian Games.
Indian viewers can watch the ceremony through SonyLIV and the Sony Sports Network.
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Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Time in India: When and Where to Watch
The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
The ceremony will feature athletes and delegations from across Asia, with India's contingent also taking part in the event.
Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat Named India’s Flag Bearers
India will be represented by Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat as flag bearers during the opening ceremony.
There was a last-minute change in India's men's flag bearer. Tajinderpal Singh Toor was initially selected to carry the Indian flag alongside Manu Bhaker. However, Pawan Sehrawat was later named as his replacement.
Manu Bhaker will continue as India's women's flag bearer, while the kabaddi star will lead the men's contingent during the ceremony.
Asian Games 2026 India Schedule: Events on September 19
Indian sporting action on the first official day is relatively limited. The main Indian competition before the opening ceremony is in teqball.
India’s September 19 Schedule: Teqball and Opening Ceremony
| Time (IST) | Sport/Event | Indian Athlete/Participation |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Women's Singles - Teqball | Quimcy D'Souza |
| 2:30 PM | Opening Ceremony | Indian Contingent |
Quimcy D'Souza in Action as Teqball Makes Asian Games Debut
Indian player Quimcy D'Souza is competing in the women's singles teqball event.
Teqball combines elements of football and table tennis. The game is played on a specially designed curved table, with players using different parts of their body to return the ball instead of using their hands and arms.
The inclusion of teqball is one of the new attractions at the Asian Games 2026.
India at Asian Games 2026: 107-Medal Record and Expectations
India created history at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, winning 107 medals. It was India's first 100-plus medal haul at the Asian Games.
The Indian contingent will now look to build on that performance in Japan. Indian athletes and teams will compete across several major disciplines, including athletics, shooting, badminton, boxing, hockey, cricket, wrestling and other sports.
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Asian Games 2026: India’s Key Sports and Athletes to Watch
India's campaign will feature participation across a wide range of sports. Cricket, hockey, shooting, athletics, badminton, boxing and wrestling are among the disciplines expected to attract significant attention from Indian fans.
The country's established athletes and teams will be aiming to challenge for medals throughout the competition.
Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming in India: TV Channel, Time and Full Details
- Event: Asian Games 2026
- Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026
- Opening Ceremony: September 19
- Opening Ceremony Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV
- TV Telecast: Sony Sports Network
- India's Flag Bearers: Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat
- India's September 19 Event: Teqball
- Indian Athlete in Action: Quimcy D'Souza
- India's 2022 Medal Tally: 107
Asian Games 2026: Important Details for Indian Fans
The Asian Games 2026 officially begin with the opening ceremony on September 19. Indian fans can watch the event live through SonyLIV and follow television coverage on the Sony Sports Network.
With India coming off a record 107-medal campaign at the 2022 Asian Games, attention will now turn to the country's athletes as they begin their campaign in Japan.
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