Asian Games 2026: MMA star Varun Sanyal confirms Indian athletes were stranded in Japan

Mint - Sep 17, 2026

Varun Sanyal has confirmed reports of prolonged accommodation delays affecting India's Asian Games contingent in Nagoya, while rowers and shooters have also encountered separate logistical hurdles ahead of the 19 September opening.

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