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The Asian Games 2026 will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. National Olympic Committees from across Asia are expected to participate in the Games. This is complete list of participating countries and territories competing at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Highlights of Asian Games 2026 Participating Countries
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) |
| Host City | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Dates | September 19 – October 4, 2026 |
| Opening Ceremony | September 19, 2026 |
| Closing Ceremony | October 4, 2026 |
| Total Participating National Olympic Committees | 45 |
| Participating Nations and Territories | Countries and territories represented by National Olympic Committees across Asia |
| Total Athletes | Expected to be more than 10,000 |
| Largest Team | Expected to be China or the host nation Japan |
| Host Nation | Japan |
| Host Region | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya |
| Organizing Body | Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) |
| Participating Organizations | National Olympic Committees and Asian Games Associations |
| Previous Edition | Hangzhou 2022, held in 2023 |
| Next Edition | Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Edition | 20th Asian Games |
Countries Participating in Asian Games 2026
As of September 2026, a total of 45 National Olympic Committees are expected to participate in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The participating teams represent countries and territories across Asia. The Games bring together athletes from across the continent to compete in a wide range of sports and disciplines.
The Asian Games 2026 will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026. Thousands of athletes are expected to participate in the games. The Asian Games will bring together leading athletes representing National Olympic Committees from across Asia, making Aichi-Nagoya 2026 one of the major international multi-sport events of 2026.
The complete list of the countries and territories participating in the Asian Games 2026 is provided below.
List of Countries Participating in Asian Games 2026
| Country | Athlete | Country | Athlete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 50 | Mongolia | 300 |
| Asian Refugee Team | 2 | Myanmar | 59 |
| Bahrain | 127 | Nepal | 138 |
| Bangladesh | 188 | North Korea | 95 |
| Bhutan | 13 | Oman | 71 |
| Brunei | 6 | Pakistan | 168 |
| Cambodia | 60 | Palestine | 70 |
| China | 815 | Philippines | 452 |
| Hong Kong | 581 | Qatar | 254 |
| India | 500 | Saudi Arabia | 137 |
| Indonesia | 436 | Singapore | 305 |
| Iran | 305 | South Korea | 792 |
| Iraq | 14 | Sri Lanka | 143 |
| Japan | 932 | Syria | 40 |
| Jordan | 73 | Chinese Taipei | 481 |
| Kazakhstan | 559 | Tajikistan | 103 |
| Kuwait | 118 | Thailand | 694 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 170 | Timor-Leste | 13 |
| Laos | 68 | Turkmenistan | 35 |
| Lebanon | 39 | United Arab Emirates | 188 |
| Macau | 85 | Uzbekistan | 397 |
| Malaysia | 353 | Vietnam | 352 |
| Maldives | 42 | Yemen | 17 |
Asian Games Participating Countries and Appearances (1951–2022)
| Nations (A-M) | Appearances | Nations (M-Z) | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 15 | Mongolia (MGL) | 12 |
| Bahrain (BRN) | 13 | Myanmar (MYA) | 18 |
| Bangladesh (BAN) | 12 | Nepal (NEP) | 17 |
| Bhutan (BHU) | 10 | North Korea (PRK) | 11 |
| Brunei (BRU) | 9 | Oman (OMA) | 11 |
| Cambodia (CAM) | 13 | Pakistan (PAK) | 18 |
| China (CHN) | 13 | Palestine (PLE) | 9 |
| Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 13 | Philippines (PHI) | 19 |
| Hong Kong, China (HKG) | 18 | Qatar (QAT) | 12 |
| India (IND) | 19 | Saudi Arabia (KSA) | 9 |
| Indonesia (INA) | 18 | Singapore (SGP) | 19 |
| Iran (IRI) | 16 | South Korea (KOR) | 18 |
| Iraq (IRQ) | 9 | Sri Lanka (SRI) | 19 |
| Japan (JPN) | 19 | Syria (SYR) | 12 |
| Jordan (JOR) | 9 | Tajikistan (TJK) | 8 |
| Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 8 | Thailand (THA) | 19 |
| Kuwait (KUW) | 13 | Timor-Leste (TLS) | 6 |
| Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) | 8 | Turkmenistan (TKM) | 8 |
| Laos (LAO) | 11 | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 12 |
| Lebanon (LBN) | 12 | Uzbekistan (UZB) | 8 |
| Macau, China (MAC) | 9 | Vietnam (VIE) | 16 |
| Malaysia (MAS) | 18 | Yemen (YEM) | 9 |
| Maldives (MDV) | 12 |
Year-wise Asian Games Participating Countries and Athletes (1951–2026)
| Year | Host City | Host Country | Participating Countries / Territories | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aichi-Nagoya | Japan | 45 | Approx. 15,000 |
| 2022 | Hangzhou | China | 45 | 12,417 |
| 2018 | Jakarta and Palembang | Indonesia | 45 | 11,300 |
| 2014 | Incheon | South Korea | 45 | 9,501 |
| 2010 | Guangzhou | China | 45 | 9,704 |
| 2006 | Doha | Qatar | 45 | 9,520 |
| 2002 | Busan | South Korea | 44 | 7,711 |
| 1998 | Bangkok | Thailand | 41 | 6,554 |
| 1994 | Hiroshima | Japan | 42 | 6,828 |
| 1990 | Beijing | China | 36 | 6,122 |
| 1986 | Seoul | South Korea | 27 | 4,839 |
| 1982 | New Delhi | India | 33 | 4,595 |
| 1978 | Bangkok | Thailand | 25 | 3,842 |
| 1974 | Tehran | Iran | 25 | 3,010 |
| 1970 | Bangkok | Thailand | 18 | 2,400 |
| 1966 | Bangkok | Thailand | 18 | 1,945 |
| 1962 | Jakarta | Indonesia | 17 | 1,460 |
| 1958 | Tokyo | Japan | 20 | 1,820 |
| 1954 | Manila | Philippines | 19 | 970 |
| 1951 | New Delhi | India | 11 | 489 |
FAQs About Asian Games 2026 Participating Countries
A total of 45 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are expected to participate in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Games will be hosted across venues in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya.
The Asian Games 2026 are scheduled to take place from 19 September to 4 October 2026.
The Asian Games 2026 are expected to feature thousands of athletes from across Asia. The final number of athletes will be confirmed by the organizers closer to the Games.
Japan, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia are among the nations with long participation records dating back to the early editions of the Asian Games. Participation has changed over time because of political circumstances, membership changes, and other factors.
The Asian Games 2026 will feature a broad program of sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, combat sports, team sports, and other disciplines. The final sports program is determined by the Asian Games organizers and the Olympic Council of Asia.
Japan is the host country of the Asian Games 2026, with Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya serving as the main host area.
Japan has previously hosted the Asian Games in Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in 2026 will be Japan's third time hosting the Asian Games.
China has won the most medals in Asian Games history and has been the leading nation in the overall medal table for many editions of the Games.
Thailand has hosted the Asian Games four times, with Bangkok serving as the host city in 1966, 1970, 1978, and 1998.
The Asian Games are a multi-sport competition for athletes from countries and territories across Asia. The Games are organized under the Olympic Council of Asia and are held every four years.
The final delegation sizes for the Asian Games 2026 will be confirmed closer to the event. Countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and other major Asian sporting nations are expected to field large teams.