India's track and field campaign at the 2026 Asian Games features shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor alongside athletes Murali Sreeshankar, Ancy Sojan, and Avinash Sable taking charge of the squad in the absence of Neeraj Chopra. The overall Indian athletics team has established an ambitious target of claiming over 20 medals, with Toor pursuing historical success in his discipline.
Distance runner Gulveer Singh enters medal contention during Friday's scheduled events on September 25. Simultaneously, India's men's and women's kabaddi squads are competing in key fixtures as both teams pursue victories to secure positions in the tournament finals.
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