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Asian Games 2026: India's Athletes Prepare Amidst Preparations and Concerns
The Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, are seeing preparations for India's contingent. Shooter Manu Bhaker and shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named as India's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony. In a sport-specific development, Quimcy Dsouza is nearing a potential historic medal for India in teqball. The Indian women's cricket team has advanced to the semi-finals. However, concerns have been raised regarding potential disruptions from Typhoon 'Dujuan' and a growing accommodation crisis.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9): Deccan Chronicle, Haribhoomi, Mint, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (2): India Today, Republic World
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Channel News Asia, The Daily Telegraph, The Japan Times