NEW DELHI: India is sending its largest-ever contingent of 655 athletes to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, with hopes of surpassing the 70 medals (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze) won in the 2018 edition. The catchline for India's campaign is 'Iss baar, sau paar' (this time crossing 100 medals), although reaching 100 medals may be challenging. India aims to showcase its growing prowess in sports following its successful performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
India's contingent includes five Olympic medallists, including javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra, who will be defending his title. Athletics is expected to contribute significantly to India's medal tally, with at least 25 podium finishes anticipated. However, predicting the number of gold medals is difficult, as some athletes have faced challenges such as injuries or delayed training.
