DESCRIPTION:
*     All 45 member countries of the Olympic Council of Asia are expected to send contingents.
*     The Aichi-Nagoya Games is set to feature 469 medal events in 43 sports disciplines, including cricket for both men and women.
*     Freestyle BMX, mixed martial arts, padel, surfing, teqball and virtual taekwondo will make their Asian Games debut.
*     Honohon is the mascot of the upcoming Asian Games.
*     India has announced a 768-member contingent, featuring 501 athletes and 246 support staff and 19 contingent staff.
*     India will compete in 36 sports disciplines.
*     A total of 12 athletes from Odisha, including seven women have been selected to represent India in this Games.

ODISHA REPRESENTATIVES IN INDIAN CONTINGENT:

Athletics (2): Srabani Nanda (womens 4x100m relay), Animesh Kujur (Mens 100m, 200m, 4x100m mixed relay).
Cycling (1): Swasti Singh (Womens Madison and Team Pursuit).
E-Sports (2): Chinmay Sahoo (eFootball), Rudra Narayan Nayak (MOBA (Pokémon Unite).
Hockey (3): Amit Rohidas, Shilanand Lakra (both men); Sunelita Toppo (Women).
Rugby Sevens (4): Dumuni Marndi, Mama Naik, Nirmalya Rout, Sandhyarani Tudu (all Women).