Nagoya Asian Games

October 1, 2026 5:12 PM

Asian Games 2026: India Men’s Squash Team Settle for Bronze After Semifinal Loss to Malaysia

India secured the bronze medal in the men’s team squash event at the Asian Games 2026 after going down 1-2 to Malaysia in the semifinal at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Thursday. India’s Abhay Singh, who won the silver medal in the men’s singles event, lost 0-3 to Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the opening match. Veer Chotrani then brought India back into the contest with a straight-games victory over Sanjay Jeeva. However, Velavan Senthilkumar was unable to complete the comeback as he los...

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 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Suchika Tariyal storms into MMA semifinal at Asian Games

Indian mixed martial artist Suchika Tariyal assured India of its first medal at the Asian Games after advancing to the semifinal of the women’s traditional 60kg MMA event in Nagoya on Sunday. Suchika defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa to book her place in the last four. Baigalmaa came out aggressively in the second and final round, looking to turn the contest in her favour. However, Suchika held firm defensively despite sustained pressure. As Baigalmaa continued her attacks, Suchik...