Beijing time, September 4, 2026 — the Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games was formally established in Beijing. The delegation numbers 1,274 people, including 815 athletes (404 women and 411 men), and will compete in 38 sports and 369 events. The athletes' average age is 24, and athletes born in 2005 or later account for 27%.

Of those, the athletics contingent will total 102 people, comprising 72 athletes and a 30-person team of team leaders, coaches, medical staff and translators. Notably, none of the marathon coaches are listed on the roster.

The 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026; athletics competitions run from September 23 to 29, 2026, at Nagoya's Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. We look forward to strong performances from China's athletes in Nagoya!