Cricket has been retained for Asian Games 2026, while Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is set to make its debut at Asian Games 2026 in Japan from September 19 to October 4. Cricket will mark its 4th appearance in the Asian Games.. Also Read: NCERT Notes for UPSC, CDS, NDA, CAPF AC & AFCAT Written Exam
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Cricket has previously appeared in 2010, 2014, and 2022 Asian Games. India has won gold in men's and women’s cricket in 2022 Asian Games.
The Asian Games is the biggest sports competition in Asia, held once every four years. The symbol for the Asian Games is the rising sun with interlocking rings.
Asian Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from 1951 to 1978. Since 1982, the Olympic Council of Asia has regulated the Asian Games.
India held the first and ninth editions of the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and 1982 respectively. Appu, the Indian elephant, was the first mascot.
Israel has been excluded from the Games since 1976, the reason cited as being due to security reasons.
The other countries that are not part of the Asian Games are Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Cyprus, Armenia and Egypt.
These Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are considered the second-largest multi-sport event globally.
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