Visa Delays Impact Indian Athletes Ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Sep 15, 2026

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Sep 15, 2026 08:31

Eight Indian athletes face visa delays for 2026 Asian Games

## Visa Delays for Indian Athletes

Eight Indian track and field athletes are facing visa delays just days before the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The athletes, along with two coaches, are currently stuck in New Delhi awaiting travel clearance.

## Affected Athletes

The group includes high jumper Supriya B, pole vaulter Sindhushree G, hammer thrower Praveen Kumar, 200m runner Harita Bhadra, quarter-miler Kiran Pahal, heptathlete Anamika KA, and triple jumper Asha Ilango. These athletes were added to the team following strong performances at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in June.

## Accreditation and Visa Challenges

The athletes' late inclusion in the squad led to separate accreditation paperwork, contributing to the visa delays. Despite multiple visits to the visa office over the past ten days, the group has not yet received clearance to travel.

## Impact on Preparations

The delay is particularly concerning as the athletes were supposed to attend a preparatory camp at Tsukuba University. With the Games opening on September 19, the athletes are worried about losing crucial preparation time. Most of India's track and field team has already arrived in Japan.

## Hope for Resolution

Officials remain hopeful that the visas will be issued soon, but the uncertainty continues to loom over the athletes' participation in the Games.

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