Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 21 (ANI): Thirteen athletes from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Central Regional Centre (CRC), Bhopal, are representing India on the twentieth Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, being held in Japan from September 19 to  October 4, 2026.
A press launch stated that the participation of 13 athletes from SAI CRC Bhopal throughout 4 sporting disciplines is a big achievement and displays the centre’s continued contribution in the direction of creating and nurturing high-performance athletes for nationwide and worldwide competitions.
The athletes representing India on the continental sporting occasion are:
Athletics:* Pooja Olla – Middle Distance Runner, competing in Women’s 800m and 1500m* Manju Rani-marathon race stroll* Seema-5000m and 10000m* Ankita-3000m steeplechaseÂ
Judo:* Asmita Dey – Women’s 48 kg class* Ms T. Inunganbi (70 Kg)
Kayaking & Canoeing:* Harshvardhan Singh Shaktawat* Neha Devi* Soniya Devi* Sunil Singh
Hockey:* Mohith HS – Goalkeeper * Sushila Chanu* Niki Pardhan
Regional Director, SAI CRC Bhopal Abhishek Singh Chauhan has prolonged his finest needs to all 13 athletes representing the nation.
“It is a matter of nice satisfaction for SAI CRC Bhopal that our athletes are representing India on the twentieth Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, throughout Athletics, Judo, Kayaking & Canoeing and Hockey. Their participation at such a prestigious continental occasion is a mirrored image of their laborious work, dedication and perseverance. I’m assured that they are going to give their finest, compete with dedication and make the nation proud.
SAI CRC Bhopal continues to supply a complete sporting ecosystem with specialised coaching, sports activities science assist and world-class services to assist athletes put together for nationwide and worldwide competitions, the discharge stated
The 13 athletes are carrying the hopes of their households, coaches, the SAI CRC Bhopal fraternity and the nation as they compete on the Asian stage. (ANI)