Asian Games 2026: Indian athletes land in Japan to a forgettable welcome

Indian athletes in rowing and shooting faced a tumultuous start upon arrival, encountering major issues with their accommodation and registration. Several competitors were left without lodging, while others noticed their names were missing from the official list. Additionally, the rowing team's practice was hampered by delayed oars. On the shooting front, coach Samaresh Jung experienced accreditation problems, limiting his access.