Asian Games 2026

October 1, 2026 9:00 AM

Asian Games 2026: Cricket, hockey semifinals headline India’s Day 12 schedule

India’s men’s cricket and hockey teams will be in the spotlight on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, with both defending champions eyeing a place in the finals. An India-Pakistan volleyball quarterfinal will also feature among the day’s high-profile clashes. Shreyas Iyer-led India will face Sri Lanka in the men’s cricket semifinal at 10 am IST, with a place in the final at stake. India will look to take another step towards defending the gold medal it won at the previous editi...

October 1, 2026 12:43 AM

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Kapil Pokhariya, Sunil Kumar on bronze medals

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated Indian boxers Kapil Pokhariya and wrestler Sunil Kumar after they secured bronze medals at the Asian Games 2026. Kapil claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 90 kg boxing event after losing 1-4 to reigning world champion Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan in the semifinal. Kapil made a bright start and found success with combinations during the opening round, but Turabek’s speed, physicality and accuracy gradually shifted the contest in hi...

September 30, 2026 6:32 PM

Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

India assured themselves a medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday, with goals from Ishika and an own goal helping the unbeaten side book a place in the final. India, who are chasing their first Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since 1982, will face China in the title clash after maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. The Salima Tete-led side dominated possession and territory for la...

September 30, 2026 4:25 PM

Sunil Kumar wins second consecutive Asian Games bronze

Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals after clinching a bronze in the men's 87kg with a technical superiority win over Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston on the opening day of the wrestling competition, in Nagoya Wednesday. Locking his rival's right arm, Sunil effected two take downs to quickly open up a 4-0 lead. A defensive Johnston was put on ground in 'Par Terre' position from where Sunil made more scoring moves to finish the bout in the fi...

September 30, 2026 3:43 PM

ASIAN GAMES 2026: Judoka Ashmita Dey loses bronze medal match, returns empty-handed from Asiad

Indian judoka Ashmita Dey lost her bronze medal bout against Narantsetseg Ganbaatar of Mongolia in the women's 48kg category to return empty-handed from the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday. The reigning Commonwealth Games champion Ashmita lost by Waza against Ganbaatar in the bronze medal contest. In judo, waza translates to "technique" or "art" and forms the fundamental building blocks of the martial art and sport that can be throwing techniques, grappling and groundwork techniques among...

September 30, 2026 10:37 AM

Asian Games 2026: Double gold in compound archery; Indian mixed team wins gold after women’s top finish

India's compound mixed archery pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav claimed the gold medal and secured a 2028 Olympic quota place by beating Korea in a tense shoot-off at the Asian Games here on Wednesday after the women's team also finished on top in the same event. Chikitha and Sahil showed nerves of steel to prevail over Korea's Jungyoon Park and Choi Eun Gyu in a thrilling final, winning 158-157 after a shoot-off. The Indian duo had entered the gold-medal match after beating Thaila...

September 29, 2026 10:49 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes for bronze in 4x400m relay, high jump and 5000m

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK, Pooja and Gulveer Singh on their bronze-medal winning performances at the Asian Games 2026, lauding their determination, consistency and historic achievements. The Prime Minister congratulated Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK on winning the bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay, praising their timing and expressing hope that their success would contribute to the p...

September 29, 2026 9:56 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian women’s 4x400m relay team on Asian Games Gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj on winning gold in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the Asian Games, praising their speed, determination and teamwork. PM Modi said their performance powered India to the top of the podium and marked a proud moment for Indian athletics. He also described the victory as a testament to what teamwork can achieve and wished the athletes success in their future endeavours. The Prime Minister’s Of...

September 29, 2026 7:51 PM

Asian Games: India ends athletics campaign with bronze in men’s 4x400m relay

India capped their athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay, clocking a 3:01.61 at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, on Tuesday. The Indian quartet of Dharamveer Choudhary, Manu Theekkinil, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu produced a determined effort to finish third, completing a memorable evening for Indian relay athletics after the women’s 4x400m team had clinched gold earlier in the day. Japan won the gold in 3:00.75, while Qatar t...

September 29, 2026 7:35 PM

PM Modi congratulates Manisha Keer, Neeru, Aashima Ahlawat on silver; hails Neeru Dhanda’s trap gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian shooters Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat on winning the silver medal in the women’s trap team event at the Asian Games. PM Modi described their performance as a commendable display of precision, focus and teamwork, and wished the entire team continued success. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in a post on X, said: “Congratulations to Manisha Keer, Neeru and Aashima Ahlawat on winning the Silver medal in the Women’s...