From the power of martial arts to the precision of track and field, sports at Asian Games 2026 will celebrate the diversity of Asia through athleticism and culture.
The Asian Games are the continent’s biggest multi-sport event, hosted every four years to promote international exchange and cultural connection. Held for the first time in 1951 in New Delhi, the Games have grown to become one of the largest events in the world. Since their inception, the Games have been a platform for rebuilding regional unity through sport and have helped strengthen the Olympic movement in Asia.
Athletes from 45 countries and regions will participate in the 2026 edition of the Games, to be co-hosted by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City. A total of 41 sports, 58 disciplines and 400 events will be held at 55 competition venues in the two cities.
The esports tournament at Asian Games 2026 will include 11 medal-contending events. This is an increase from the seven events featured at the Hangzhou Games in 2023, and includes PUBG and Street Fighter V: Champion Edition as new titles. The inclusion of esports will boost India’s medal prospects, as the nation’s teams have demonstrated strong competitive resilience in Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, DOTA 2, Dream Three Kingdoms 2 and FIFA Online 4, with Pavan Kampelli winning bronze in eFootball at the last edition.
A floating village will house the athletes of Asian Games 2026, with accommodations set to be a departure from the standard Games Village model. As the Games will be held in September and October, which is typhoon season, athletes living in the floating village will be given training on how to survive a sudden flood or storm.