Times of India

Football on table, wrestling without groundwork: Unusual sports India will play at Asiad

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The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games will introduce Indian spectators to a range of unique sports, such as teqball, kurash, soft tennis, sepak takraw, and sport climbing. These events not only highlight athletic prowess but also celebrate Asian culture.

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