Pakistan Announces Flag Bearers for Asian Games 2026

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana and rising squash star Noor Zaman have been named the country's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

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• As the Flag Bearers of the Pakistan Contingentat the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
• Pakistani Fans Can Watch Asian Games 2026 Live on Tamasha from September 19.
• According to The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), the two athletes will lead the national contingent at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games on September 19.
• Around 4, 000 to 5, 000 athletes are reportedly set to stay aboard the Costa Serena cruise ship.
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According to The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), the two athletes will lead the national contingent at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games on September 19. Mohammad Rizwan Challenges NCCIA Summons in Lahore High Court.

"Noor Zaman of Squash and Fatima Sana Khan, captain of Pakistan's Women's Cricket Team, will carry the Pakistan flag as the Flag Bearers of the Pakistan Contingent at the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, " the POA remarked in an official note on social media.

As the Flag Bearers of the Pakistan Contingentat the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Pic.twitter.com/YWX9jOHfvm, noor Zaman of Squash and Fatima Sana Khan, captain of Pakistan's Women's Cricket Team, will carry the Pakistan flag on 19 September. Pakistan Olympic Association (@NOCPakistan) September 16, 2026.

In practice, the association continued that the duo will lead Team Pakistan into the ceremony as the national flag takes its place on the Asian stage.

Pakistan will field 246 athletes throughout 23 disciplines at the Games, including cricket, squash, hockey, athletics and esports. The multi-sport event will run from September 19 to October 4.

Meanwhile, Japan has been facing accommodation challenges due to a sharp growth in the number of participants. Media reports last month remarked the overall figure is anticipated to rise from 15, 000 to around 17, 000.

Unlike previous editions, organizers have not set up a conventional athletes' village. While others will stay in hotels, temporary container-style accommodation has instead been arranged for some athletes and authorities. Some participants are additionally anticipated to be housed in Tokyo.

Around 4, 000 to 5, 000 athletes are reportedly set to stay aboard the Costa Serena cruise ship. It docked off the coast of Nagoya on Tuesday and is projected to remain there until October 4. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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