India has sent a 655-member contingent to participate in the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The event, originally scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to COVID-19, started on September 23 and will continue until October 8. With a larger contingent this year, India is hopeful of surpassing its previous medal count of 70, including 16 gold, achieved at the Jakarta 2018 Games. Athletics has historically been India's strongest sport at the Asian Games.
