Hangzhou, China: Anticipation is building as the 19th edition of the Asian Games is all set to commence on September 23 in Hangzhou, China. Fans from across the continent eagerly await the grand showcase of athletic talent, where 40 sports encompassing 61 disciplines will take center stage. India is poised to send its largest-ever contingent of 655 athletes, raising hopes of an impressive performance on the international stage.
The Asian Games 2023 will span from September 23 to October 8, with the grand opening ceremony scheduled for the inaugural day and the closing ceremony marking the conclusion of the festivities. A total of 56 venues in Hangzhou will host the various competitions, providing a dynamic backdrop for the sporting spectacle.
Marking the 19th edition of the games, this event encompasses a remarkable array of 40 sports spanning 61 disciplines, with India proudly dispatching its most extensive contingent ever, comprising 655 athletes.
1. Archery: 1–7 October
2. Artistic Gymnastics: 24–29 September
3. Artistic Swimming: 6–8 October
4. Athletics: 29 September–5 October
5. Badminton: 28 September–7 October
6. Baseball: 26 September–7 October
7. Basketball: 26 September–6 October
8. Basketball 3×3: 25 September–1 October
9. Beach Volleyball: 19–28 September
10. Boxing: 24 September–5 October
11. Breaking: 6–7 October
12. Bridge: 27 September–6 October
13. Canoe/Kayak (Slalom): 5–7 October
14. Canoe/Kayak (Sprint): 30 September–3 October
15. Chess: 24 September–7 October
16. Cricket: 19–25 September (women) and 27 September–7 October (men)
17. Cycling (BMX Racing): 1 October
18. Cycling (Mountain Bike): 25 September
19. Cycling (Road): 3–5 October
20. Cycling (Track): 26–29 September
21. Diving: 30 September–4 October
22. Dragon Boat: 4–6 October
23. Equestrian: 26 September–6 October
24. Esports: 24 September–2 October
25. Fencing: 24–29 September
26. Football: 19 September–7 October
27. Go: 24 September–3 October
28. Golf: 28 September–1 October
29. Handball: 24 September–5 October
30. Hockey: 24 September–7 October
31. Ju-jitsu: 5–7 October
32. Judo: 24–27 September
33. Kabbadi: 2–7 October
34. Karate: 5–8 October
35. Kurash: 30 September–2 October
36. Marathon Swimming: 6–7 October
37. Modern Pentathlon: 20–24 September
38. Opening Ceremony: 23 September
39. Rhythmic Gymnastics: 6–7 October
40. Roller Skating: 30 September–7 October
41. Rowing: 20–25 September
42. Rugby Sevens: 24–26 September
43. Sailing: 21–27 September
44. Sepaktakraw: 24 September–7 October
45. Shooting: 24 September–1 October
46. Skateboarding: 24–27 September
47. Soft Tennis: 3–7 October
48. Softball: 26 September–2 October
49. Sport Climbing: 3–7 October
50. Squash: 26 September–5 October
51. Swimming: 24–29 September
52. Table tennis: 22 September–2 October
53. Taekwondo: 24–28 September
54. Tennis: 24–30 September
55. Trampoline Gymnastics: 2–3 October
56. Triathlon: 29 September–2 October
57. Volleyball: 19–26 September (men) and 30 September–7 October (women)
58. Water Polo: 25 September–7 October
59. Weightlifting: 30 September–7 October
60. Wrestling: 4–7 October
61. Wushu: 24–28 September
61. Xiangqi: 28 September–7 October
Originally slated for 2022, the 19th edition of the Asian Games had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic that hit China last year. During the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, India made a strong showing by sending a delegation of 570 athletes and securing an impressive tally of 70 medals, which included a remarkable 16 gold medals. This achievement marked India’s most successful performance in the history of the Asian Games.
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