Thursday, September 11, 2014

India sends 516 athletes for 2014 Asian Games

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
01
Aquatics (Swimming)
15
Judo
02
Archery
16
Kabaddi
03
Athletics
17
Rowing
04
Badminton
18
Sepak Takraw
05
Basketball
19
Shooting
06
Boxing
20
Squash
07
Canoeing & Kayaking
21
Taekwondo
08
Cycling
22
Table Tennis
09
Equestrian
23
Tennis
10
Football
24
Volleyball
11
Golf
25
Wrestling
12
Gymnastics
26
Wushu
13
Handball
27
Weightlifting
14
Hockey
28
Yachting

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