Oman Fields Ten National Teams in
the Asian Games Hosted by Japan

Muscat, 10 Aug 2026 (ONA) — The
Sultanate of Oman, represented by Oman Olympic Committee, will participate in
the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026” with a delegation competing
across ten sporting disciplines, namely athletics, taekwondo, shooting, hockey,
golf, fencing, cricket, weightlifting, sailing, and beach volleyball. The tournament
will be hosted by Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026.

Oman’s participation in this
continental sporting event forms part of its broader commitment to major
regional athletic competitions, with Omani athletes aspiring to deliver
competitive performances that reflect the scale of preparation and dedication
invested in readiness for this prestigious Asian gathering.

Oman Olympic Committee is
actively continuing its preparatory efforts, finalizing all logistical and
administrative requirements associated with the delegation, and ensuring
optimal conditions for athletes and support personnel alike. These measures are
designed to strengthen team readiness, enable full engagement in the Games, and
maximize the benefits derived from this significant Asian sporting milestone.

In Hockey, Oman’s national hockey
team opens the Sultanate’s campaign at the Games, with competitions scheduled
from 18 September to 3 October. The delegation comprises 10 players, along with
8 members of the technical and administrative staff.

In Shooting, Oman’s participation
continues with the national shooting team, which will compete from 20 September
to 1 October. The squad features 6 male and 2 female shooters, accompanied by 4
members of the technical and administrative support teams. Events include
individual skeet, individual trap, 10m air pistol, 10m air rifle individual,
10m mixed team air rifle, 50m rifle three positions individual, and 25m pistol.

In Beach Volleyball, Oman’s
national beach volleyball team will contest its matches from 20 September to 3
October, with a delegation comprising 4 players and a coach.

In Fencing, Oman’s national
fencing team is set to compete from 22 to 27 September, with a delegation
comprising 4 male and 3 female fencers, alongside 2 members of the technical
and administrative staff. Entries include individual and team foil events, as
well as individual and team épée competitions.

In Weightlifting, the Omani
weightlifters will feature in the Games from 23 to 29 September, with 3
athletes competing across the 75kg, 85kg, and 95kg weight categories, supported
by 2 members of the technical and administrative team.

In Athletics, a substantial Omani
presence is anticipated in athletics, with the national team competing from 24
to 29 September. The squad includes 8 male and 3 female athletes, accompanied
by 6 members of the technical and administrative staff. Events entered include
the 100m, 200m, men’s 4×100m relay, mixed 4×100m relay, high jump, long jump,
triple jump, and hammer throw.

In Cricket, Oman’s national
cricket team will participate in the Games from 24 September to 3 October, with
a 15-player squad accompanied by 4 members of the technical and administrative
staff.

In Sailing, Oman turns to the
waters from 26 September to 3 October, with the national sailing team competing
in the 49er class. The delegation comprises 4 sailors and 3 members of the
technical and administrative staff.

In Golf, Oman’s national golf
team will compete from 30 September to 3 October, represented by a single
player accompanied by his coach.

In Taekwondo, Oman’s sporting
campaign concludes with the national taekwondo team, competing from 1 to 3
October with a delegation consisting of one athlete and a coach, who will
contest the –58kg weight category.

— Ends/AH