India, Sept. 24 -- Guwahati: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday announced stringent new selection criteria for the Asian Games 2026 and other multi-disciplinary sporting events, stating that only athletes with a "real chance of winning medals" will be eligible to participate.
In a five-page press release, "the ministry clarified that individual athletes ranked in the top six in Asia and teams ranked in the top eight will be considered for selection. The decision aims to ensure excellence in performance rather than mere participation."
"The aim is to ensure that the athletes who have a real chance of winning medals are only considered for participation in multi-disciplinary sports events," the ministry added.
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