India at Asian Games

October 2, 2026 1:21 AM

PM Modi congratulates Indian 4x400m relay team on Asian Games bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK on winning the bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games, praising their spirited team effort and superb timing. The Prime Minister said the performance was a fitting podium finish and extended his best wishes to the athletes for their upcoming endeavours, expressing hope that they would continue to make the country proud. He also said the achievement would go a long w...

September 28, 2026 12:25 PM

Asian Games: India sweep China 3-0 in men’s team squash opener

India made a winning start to their men's team squash campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating China 3-0 in their opening pool-stage tie on Monday. Suraj Kumar Chand gave India an early lead with a 3-0 victory over Du Shaoqian. Chand won the three games 11-4, 11-2, 12-10. Veer Chotrani then extended India's advantage with another straight-game victory over Li Haizhen. Chotrani won 11-5, 11-5, 11-3 to put India in an unassailable position in the tie. Velavan Senthilkumar complet...

September 28, 2026 10:46 AM

Pincky Balhara confirms India’s third Asian Games medal in Kurash, reaches women’s 78 kg semifinal

India secured its third-ever Asian Games medal in Kurash on Monday after Pincky Balhara entered the women's 78kg semifinal at the ongoing 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Balhara defeated South Korea's Lim Garam 3-0 in the quarterfinal to assure India of a medal in the sport. Balhara, who won a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, had exited in the quarterfinals at the 2022 Hangzhou edition. Her latest victory has secured another Asian Games medal for India in Kurash. Ganesh advances in com...

September 28, 2026 10:33 AM

Asian Games: India women’s squash team beat China 2-1; Volleyball team defeat Hong Kong 3-0

India began their women's team squash campaign at the Asian Games with a 2-1 victory over China, while the men's volleyball team continued its winning run with a 3-0 victory over Hong Kong on Day 9 of the continental showpiece. India recovered from Shameena Riaz's five-game defeat to Yin Ziyuan to clinch the squash tie 2-1, with Tanvi Khanna and Joshna Chinappa securing straight-game victories. Shameena put up a strong fight against Yin before going down 11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 9-11, 14-12. Tanvi t...

September 21, 2026 10:11 AM

“India is proud of them”: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent as Asian Games 2026 begin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising the athletes for their dedication and determination. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the entire nation was proud of the athletes and wished them success at the Games. “As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Each athlete has worked incredibly hard and shown remarkable dedication ...