Originally set to compete as The Independent Asian Athletes, alternatively as the Independent Olympic Athletes,[2] the Kuwaitis are allowed to compete under their own flags just two days before the opening of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018.

[3] The following Kuwait competitors won medals at the Games.

[4] Kuwait entered four riders (2 men's and 2 women's) competing in the equestrian show jumping event.

Kuwait entered the ju-jitsu competition with 4 men's athletes.

[6] Key: Kuwait participated in the karate competition at the Games with four men's athletes.