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Indian cricket team kicks off Asian Games 2026 campaign after schedule release
✍️ olympics.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 06:06 AM
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The schedule for the 2026 Asian Games was released on September 28, confirming that India's cricket team will open its campaign in the tournament. The announcement also highlighted the opportunity for a gold medal in men's javelin throw.
The Olympic Council of Asia published the full schedule for the 2026 Asian Games on September 28, detailing the dates and venues for each sport.
According to the released timetable, India's cricket squad is set to play its opening match on the first day of competition, marking the start of the country's campaign in the multi‑sport event.
The cricket competition will be held in the host city, with matches scheduled across several days, giving India a chance to contend for a medal.
In addition to cricket, the schedule highlighted that India's men's javelin throwers have a realistic shot at gold, adding another medal prospect for the contingent.
According to the released timetable, India's cricket squad is set to play its opening match on the first day of competition, marking the start of the country's campaign in the multi‑sport event.
The cricket competition will be held in the host city, with matches scheduled across several days, giving India a chance to contend for a medal.
In addition to cricket, the schedule highlighted that India's men's javelin throwers have a realistic shot at gold, adding another medal prospect for the contingent.