Seven Singapore athletes to look out for at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan
Singapore is sending a contingent of 304 athletes to compete in 27 sports at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The article highlights seven emerging athletes to watch, including swimmer Gan Ching Hwee, as the nation looks to build on its previous medal success.
Why it matters
The Asian Games serve as a major regional sporting event that highlights national athletic development and international prestige.
More than 300 athletes will represent Singapore across 27 sports at this year's Asian Games.
Gan Ching Hwee competes during a heat in the women's 1,500m freestyle at the 2024 Olympics, on Jul 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue)
Matthew Mohan 18 Sep 2026 06:00AM (Updated: 18 Sep 2026 03:36PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST NAGOYA: The continent's top athletes will converge later this week for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with a contingent of 304 representing Singapore across 27 sports.
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