New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The 2026 edition of the Asian Games in Japan will witness some of the world's best in action, with stars like PV Sindhu, Harmanpreet Singh, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Mirabai Chanu, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, among many others getting a shot at solidifying their legacies as their respective sports' all-time greats.

However, for some players in India's contingent of 499 players, it will mark a massive starting point of their careers, and a fine performance at the continental stage could pave way for the realisation of their Olympic dreams at Los Angeles in 2028. Historically, the stage of the Asian Games has played a big role in helping shape the legacies of Indian athletes, and undoubtedly, it would be the...