Asian Games 2026

September 22, 2026 1:34 PM

Asian Games 2026: Sindhu-led badminton team, women cricketers, shooters headline India’s Sept 22 schedule

Indian athletes will be in action across several disciplines on September 22 at the 2026 Asian Games, with the women’s cricket final, badminton quarter-finals and shooting events among the key highlights of the day. The Indian women’s cricket team will face Sri Lanka in the final at the Korogi Athletic Park. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 pm JST (10:30 am IST). In badminton, the Indian women’s team, featuring PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag, Tanvi Sharma, Isharani Baruah, Tre...

September 22, 2026 12:56 AM

Asian Games: India add four medals on Day 2, Suchika Tariyal scripts MMA history

India added four more medals on the second day of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, taking its overall tally to six medals, while continuing to wait for its first gold. Three of India's four medals came from shooting, while Suchika Tariyal created history by becoming India's first Asian Games medallist in mixed martial arts. Suchika won the bronze medal after losing 0-2 to Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo. Her compatriot Varun Sanyal's MMA campaign ended before it began due to medical reasons...

September 21, 2026 10:11 PM

India begin women’s kabaddi title defence with 42-21 win over Bangladesh

Defending champions India began their women's kabaddi title defence at the 2026 Asian Games with a 42-21 victory over Bangladesh in their opening Group A match at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Monday. India controlled the contest from the outset, combining a disciplined defence with consistent attacking pressure. Sanju Devi led India's attacking effort, while Manisha Kumari, Sonali Shingate and captain Pushpa Rana also made important contributions. India restricted Bangladesh's access to the...

September 21, 2026 9:33 PM

Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates Rudrankksh Patil on bronze, shooters on team silver

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian shooters Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Rakesh Mane for their medal-winning performances in the 10m air rifle events at the Asian Games 2026. PM Modi congratulated Rudrankksh Patil for winning the bronze medal in the men's 10m air rifle individual event, praising his focus and discipline throughout the competition. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: "Congrats to Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil for winning a B...

September 21, 2026 8:35 PM

India Win Four Medals on Day Two of Asian Games, Shooting Continues to Shine

India added four more medals to its tally on the second day of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, with shooting once again playing a key role in the country's medal haul. India's wait for a gold medal continued, but the country secured two silver and two bronze medals on the day. Himanshu Dhillon won silver and Rudrankksh Patil claimed bronze in the men's 10m air rifle individual event. The duo then teamed up with 18-year-old Parth Rakesh Mane to win another silver in the team event, f...

September 21, 2026 5:31 PM

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Pakistan 3-0 in table tennis team event

India bounced back from their defeat to Iran with a commanding 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the men's table tennis team event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. Harmeet Desai gave India a winning start, defeating Khan Muhammad 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 in straight games in the opening match. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran then doubled India's advantage with another 3-0 win, overcoming Abbas Khan 11-1, 11-8, 11-9. Payas Jain completed the clean sweep in the third match, beating Khan Muhammad 11-2, 11...

September 21, 2026 12:54 PM

Asian Games 2026: Deepika, Rutuja shine as Indian hockey team thrash Indonesia 17-1

Deepika Sehrawat and Rutuja Pisal starred as the Indian women's hockey team continued their dominant run at the Asian Games 2026 with a 17-1 win over Indonesia in their second Pool B match on Monday. Deepika, who scored a record eight goals in India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in the opening match, added three more against Indonesia. Rutuja also scored three goals, while Sunelita Toppo, skipper Salima Tete and Sakshi Rana were among the other scorers. Deepika opened the scoring in the eighth mi...

September 21, 2026 12:37 PM

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Japan 49-24 in men’s kabaddi opener

India opened their men's kabaddi campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a dominant 49-24 win over Japan on Monday. Japan opened the scoring with a bonus point, but India quickly levelled through Ayan Lochhab's touch point. Ashu then produced a three-point raid before India's defence successfully stopped a Japanese raider, helping India inflict the first all-out and take an 11-2 lead. India continued to dominate and secured a second all-out to extend their advantage to 18-2. They went into the h...

September 21, 2026 12:21 PM

Asian Games 2026: President Murmu congratulates Rudrankksh, Parth, Himanshu on winning silver in men’s 10m air rifle team event

India clinched the silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games on Monday, with Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Rakesh Mane combining for a team total of 1890.1 points. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian trio for their achievement. In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Heartiest congratulations to Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Parth Rakesh Mane and Himanshu Dhillon on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team event ...

September 21, 2026 10:54 AM

Japan braces for Typhoon Dujuan, some impact likely at Asian Games venue Aichi-Nagoya

A large typhoon was moving towards East Japan's Pacific Coast on Monday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning of heavy rain, strong winds and landslides, Kyodo News reported. Typhoon Dujuan is projected to pass near Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, from the evening to late Monday, as per Japan's weather agency. Downpours stemming from linear rainbands could also take place in the Kanto-Koshin region in the east and Tokai region of Central Japan. The year's 25th typhoo...