Asian Games 2026 Countries: All 45 Participating Nations
Every nation competing at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan — organized by region, with a dedicated preview page for each country’s squad, medal hopes, and key athletes to watch.
All Asian Games 2026 Countries by Region
All 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia are set to compete at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Click any country below for its full preview — squad announcements, sport-by-sport medal chances, and the athletes leading each delegation. For the country-by-country medal race once competition starts, see the medal tally & country performance tracker.
East Asia (8)
South Asia (8)
Southeast Asia (11)
Central Asia (5)
West Asia (13)
Which Countries Dominate the Asian Games?
Historically, five nations have driven most of the medal race: China (Asian Games leader since 1982), Japan, South Korea, Iran, and India. But depth runs deep across the continent — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand are all established top-15 medal powers, and countries like Bahrain and North Korea can crack the top 10 in the right sports. Track how every nation’s performance stacks up once the Games begin on our medal tally and country performance page.