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Even as Japan, known for efficiency, welcomes its third Asian Games and the first in 32 years, on Saturday, the Aichi-Nagoya Games have already earned the ‘worst ever’ tag because of accommodation and logistical issues.
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Even as Japan, known for efficiency,
Even though Japan is famous around the world for doing things smoothly, punctually, and without mistakes,
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welcomes its third Asian Games and the first in 32 years, on Saturday,
hosts the Asian Games for the third time in its history (and the first time in 32 years) beginning on Saturday,
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the Aichi-Nagoya Games
the 2026 Asian Games held in the Aichi prefecture and the city of Nagoya
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have already earned the ‘worst ever’ tag
have already received severe public criticism and the label of being the most poorly organised Games,
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because of accommodation and logistical issues.
due to serious problems with athlete housing, transport, and event management.
Sentence 2 of 15
A country that successfully hosted two Olympics— in 1964, within two decades of suffering atomic bombings, and in 2021, behind closed doors amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic — is now strangely struggling to accommodate more than 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 nations in hotels, containers and a cruise ship.
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A country that successfully hosted two Olympics
Japan, a nation that has already managed and staged two Olympic Games with great success
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— in 1964, within two decades of suffering atomic bombings,
first in 1964 in Tokyo, less than twenty years after the destruction of the nuclear attacks in World War II,
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and in 2021, behind closed doors amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic —
and again in 2021 in Tokyo, conducted privately without any stadium spectators during the global coronavirus crisis,
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is now strangely struggling to accommodate
is unexpectedly finding it very hard to provide proper living space for
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more than 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 nations in hotels, containers and a cruise ship.
over 17,000 competitors and team staff members from 45 Asian countries across scattered commercial hotels, prefabricated container cabins, and a docked cruise ship.
Sentence 3 of 15
Despite these issues, 501 of India’s athletes, including 267 men and 234 women, across 36 disciplines, will try to keep its flag flying high.
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Despite these issues,
In spite of all these accommodation and organisation problems in Japan,
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501 of India’s athletes, including 267 men and 234 women,
India’s team of 501 sportspeople (made up of 267 male athletes and 234 female athletes)
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across 36 disciplines,
competing in 36 different sports and events,
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will try to keep its flag flying high.
will strive to perform brilliantly and bring honour and success to the country.
Sentence 4 of 15
At the previous Hangzhou Asiad, India had an impressive tally of 106 medals and was placed fourth behind China, Japan and South Korea.
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At the previous Hangzhou Asiad,
At the previous Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023,
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India had an impressive tally of 106 medals
India won an outstanding total count of 106 medals,
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and was placed fourth behind China, Japan and South Korea.
and finished in fourth position in the overall medal table, trailing only China, Japan, and South Korea.
Sentence 5 of 15
There is a significant drop in the number of Indian athletes, from 650-plus in 40 disciplines three years ago, following rationalisation, discouraging a mad rush because of the perks and money associated with the Asiad.
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There is a significant drop in the number of Indian athletes,
There is a noticeable and large reduction in the total count of Indian sportspeople selected,
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from 650-plus in 40 disciplines three years ago,
down from more than 650 athletes across 40 sports at the 2023 Games,
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following rationalisation,
after authorities applied stricter and more logical selection criteria,
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discouraging a mad rush
stopping a chaotic and frantic scramble by unqualified athletes to get selected,
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because of the perks and money associated with the Asiad.
motivated by government cash rewards, pension schemes, and job benefits linked with Asian Games participation.
Sentence 6 of 15
Nevertheless, Indian sports authorities expect around 100 medals, which may noticeably improve the athlete-to-medal ratio.
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Nevertheless, Indian sports authorities
Even with a smaller team, Indian sports officials and governing bodies
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expect around 100 medals,
anticipate winning close to 100 medals in total,
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which may noticeably improve the athlete-to-medal ratio.
which could clearly increase the team’s efficiency by winning more medals per competing athlete.
Sentence 7 of 15
The presence of 310 debutants in the contingent signals a brighter future for the country, which has spent nearly ₹800 crore on Asian Games preparations in the last cycle.
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The presence of 310 debutants in the contingent
Having 310 first-time athletes in the national squad
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signals a brighter future for the country,
indicates promising and hopeful long-term prospects for Indian sports,
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which has spent nearly ₹800 crore on Asian Games preparations in the last cycle.
given that the Indian government invested almost ₹800 crore on training, coaching, and international facilities over the last multi-year cycle.
Sentence 8 of 15
Shooting and athletics, which together field 105 athletes, should continue to be the major contributors to India’s medals tally, followed by archery, boxing, badminton, squash and wrestling.
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Shooting and athletics,
The sports of shooting and track-and-field athletics,
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which together field 105 athletes,
which together send 105 competitors into the tournament,
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should continue to be the major contributors to India’s medals tally,
are expected to remain the primary sources for winning the majority of India’s medals,
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followed by archery, boxing, badminton, squash and wrestling.
backed up by strong secondary medal hopes in archery, boxing, badminton, squash, and wrestling.
Sentence 9 of 15
Stars including Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, P.V. Sindhu, Aman Sehrawat, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Gulveer Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana and Jasprit Bumrah will lead India’s campaign.
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Stars including Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, P.V. Sindhu, Aman Sehrawat,
Celebrated Olympic medalists and marquee athletes including shooters, weightlifters, boxers, badminton players, and wrestlers,
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Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Gulveer Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana and Jasprit Bumrah
alongside top Asian champions in athletics, hockey captains, and premier world cricketers,
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will lead India’s campaign.
will spearhead and inspire the country’s collective quest for medals at the Games.
Sentence 10 of 15
At 39, squash player Joshna Chinappa will be the first Indian to compete in seven consecutive Asian Games.
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At 39,
At 39 years of age,
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squash player Joshna Chinappa
veteran Indian squash champion Joshna Chinappa
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will be the first Indian
will become the very first athlete from India
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to compete in seven consecutive Asian Games.
to take part in seven straight, uninterrupted Asian Games tournaments.
Sentence 11 of 15
The youngest athlete, 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and the oldest, 55-year-old rider Shruti Vora, are the other attractions.
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The youngest athlete, 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,
The squad’s youngest member, 15-year-old cricket talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,
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and the oldest, 55-year-old rider Shruti Vora,
and its most senior competitor, 55-year-old equestrian athlete Shruti Vora,
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are the other attractions.
are among the other exciting and captivating human-interest stories drawing media attention.
Sentence 12 of 15
Some attention will also be devoted to Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams, which will aim to win gold medals and secure berths at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Some attention will also be devoted
Special public focus and media tracking will also be directed
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to Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams,
towards both the men’s and women’s national hockey squads,
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which will aim to win gold medals
who will target winning the gold medal in their respective tournaments
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and secure berths at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
and guarantee automatic qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Sentence 13 of 15
While India can take pride in fielding athletes in debut-making disciplines, such as mixed martial arts and teqball, it should ponder over its poor representation in swimming, gymnastics and cycling, which offer more medals and open avenues for Olympic glory.
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While India can take pride in fielding athletes in debut-making disciplines,
Although India can feel rightly pleased about sending competitors in newly introduced sports,
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such as mixed martial arts and teqball,
like mixed martial arts (MMA) and table-based curved football (teqball),
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it should ponder over its poor representation in swimming, gymnastics and cycling,
the country must seriously think about and examine its very low numbers in swimming, gymnastics, and cycling,
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which offer more medals and open avenues for Olympic glory.
which provide a huge number of medals and create great pathways to achieve global success at the Olympic Games.
Sentence 14 of 15
Meanwhile, the Indian men and women’s teams would be watched closely in cricket.
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Meanwhile, the Indian men and women’s teams
At the same time, both the Indian male and female national squads
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would be watched closely in cricket.
will attract intense attention, excitement, and scrutiny in the cricket competition.
Sentence 15 of 15
In pushing for continental excellence, India should also remain vigilant about its deteriorating global reputation due to the sharply rising doping graph.
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In pushing for continental excellence,
While striving to achieve top honours and supremacy across Asia,
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India should also remain vigilant
India must stay extremely watchful, careful, and proactive
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about its deteriorating global reputation
regarding its worsening international sporting image and standing
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due to the sharply rising doping graph.
caused by the steep and alarming increase in Indian athletes failing drug tests for banned performance-enhancing substances.