Selection criteria for 2026 Asiad: Sports Ministry bans additional support staff even if govt. not billed

India's Sports Ministry has set strict selection criteria for the 2026 Asian Games, prioritising athletes and teams with high medal-winning potential based on Asian rankings. Only those ranked in the top six for individual sports and top eight for team sports will be considered.

Selection criteria for 2026 Asiad: Sports Ministry bans additional support staff even if govt. not billed
India's Sports Ministry has set strict selection criteria for the 2026 Asian Games, prioritising athletes and teams with high medal-winning potential based on Asian rankings. Only those ranked in the top six for individual sports and top eight for team sports will be considered.