India, Sept. 18 -- By Vipul Kashyap

Nagoya [Japan], September 18 (ANI): Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has confirmed that the 2026 Asian Games will be his last appearance at the continental multi-sport event, as he targets a deep run with the men's team after India's silver-medal finish in Hangzhou three years ago.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, on the eve of the opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, Prannoy said preparations had gone well and that the Indian men's team would be aiming for gold this time.

"Yes, this is my last Asian Games. You won't see me in the Asian Games. I think that much; I'm pretty much sure," the veteran shuttler said.

Prannoy, who won an individual bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, will compete in the men...