RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) has announced a delegation of 144 athletes across 19 sports disciplines to represent the Kingdom at the 20th Asian Games, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
The Saudi delegation will compete across a broad sports program, including athletics, 5×5 basketball, boxing, equestrian, esports, fencing, football, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, mixed martial arts, padel, shooting, squash, swimming, taekwondo, tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling.
To prepare for continental competition, the SOPC will hold an intensive preparatory training camp in Fuji City, Japan, running from August 29 to October 3, 2026. The training camp will allow Saudi athletes and coaching staff to acclimatize to local conditions and finalize competitive preparations across targeted sports such as athletics, football, basketball, combat sports, swimming, and weightlifting.
The 2026 edition marks Saudi Arabia’s 12th participation in the Asian Games since making its debut in Bangkok in 1978. The comprehensive delegation reflects the Kingdom’s continuing investment in elite sports development and athlete preparation under the Quality of Life Program and Vision 2030.