Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Manu Bhaker, Pawan Sherawat to be India's flag-bearers at opening ceremony today
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Today, the 20th Asian Games opened in Tokyo, Japan, with a ceremony that featured Indian athletes Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sherawat as flag‑bearers. The event marks the start of a multi‑sport competition that will host athletes from 45 nations over two weeks. The opening ceremony highlighted India’s participation and set the tone for the Games, which attract global media attention and national pride.
Covered by 9 outlets across the spectrum: 44% left, 12% center, 44% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (3): NDTV, The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (3): Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- Asian Games Opening Ceremony 2026 LIVE: Manu Bhaker Leads India In Parade, USD 50 Million Opening Ceremony On — NDTV (left-leaning)
- Asian Games 2026: Japan showcases technological might at opening ceremony — The Federal (left-leaning)
- ‘All my best wishes’: Neeraj Chopra backs Team India as Asian Games get underway — Times of India (right-leaning)
- 20th Asian Games Officially Kick Off in Japan's Nagoya — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Asian Games kick off in Japan's Nagoya after chaotic build-up — Deccan Herald (center)
- Asian Games 2026: Where to watch in India — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Japan's Emperor opens edition in colourful opening ceremony — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Indian Contingent Steps Out in Gujarati-Style Sarees and Bandhgalas — Times Now (right-leaning)
- Tricolour Flies High! Manu Bhaker, Pawan Sehrawat Lead India At Asian Games Opening Ceremony - Watch — Times Now (right-leaning)