The Government has approved
the Indian contingent for the Asian Games-2014. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal,
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship
and Youth Affairs & Sports took the decision regarding the Indian
contingent in consultation with the Prime Minister. The total number of
participants shall be 679 including 516 athletes and 163 Coaches and Support
Staff. (This is against a list of total 942 participants including 662 athletes
and 280 officials sent by the IOA). The
team will be participating in a total of 28 disciplines as against 35 last time. The participating disciplines are:-
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Games
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Games
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01
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Aquatics (Swimming)
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15
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Judo
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02
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Archery
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16
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Kabaddi
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03
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Athletics
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17
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Rowing
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04
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Badminton
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18
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Sepak Takraw
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05
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Basketball
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19
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Shooting
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06
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Boxing
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20
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Squash
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07
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Canoeing & Kayaking
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21
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Taekwondo
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08
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Cycling
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22
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Table Tennis
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09
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Equestrian
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23
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Tennis
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10
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Football
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24
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Volleyball
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11
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Golf
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25
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Wrestling
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12
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Gymnastics
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26
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Wushu
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13
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Handball
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27
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Weightlifting
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14
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Hockey
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28
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Yachting
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