Shooting, badminton in focus as Sports Ministry set to review Asian Games 2026 performance on October 13

The Sports Ministry is set to review India's Asian Games performance on October 13, with injuries and athletes' underperformance in focus.

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry is set to review India’s Asian Games 2026 performance in a meeting with national federations on October 13 after underwhelming performances in badminton, shooting and athletics. According to a PTI report, the release of funds through the government’s flagship Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) will also be reassessed during the meeting amid concerns that the returns are not matching up in certain disciplines.

The Indian contingent won 85 medals in the Aichi-Nagoya Games, including 21 golds, which is significantly lower than the record haul of 106 medals achieved in the 2023 Asian Games.

“Some experienced athletes were clearly in a comfort zone and it reflected in their performance. The National federations will be involved in the review process and a meeting will be held on........

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