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October 9, 2026 12:35 PM

FACT SHEET: India’s 85-Medal Campaign at Asian Games 2026

India's journey from the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games 2026: At a Glance Edition: 20th Asian Games Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026 Official slogan: “Imagine One Asia” Sports: 43 Disciplines: 71 Events: 469 Total medals awarded: 1,407 Participating countries and regions: 45 India's Performance India concluded its campaign with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 sil...

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...

September 28, 2026 8:05 PM

PM Modi congratulates Esha Singh on winning silver in women’s 25m pistol at Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian shooter Esha Singh on winning the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol individual event at the Asian Games 2026, praising her precision and composure in a closely fought final. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Congratulations to @singhesha10 on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s 25m Pistol Individual event at the Asian Games 2026. With a great score, Esha showed immense precision and composure. Be...

September 26, 2026 8:40 AM

Asian Games: India wins silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event; Tilottama, Vidarsa reach individual final

India’s Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey secured the silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games 2026, with the trio combining for a total of 1763 points in the qualification round. China claimed the team gold with 1773 points, while Kazakhstan finished third with 1754. The Indian trio stayed in medal contention throughout the qualification, with their scores across the kneeling, prone and standing positions adding up to a stron...

September 25, 2026 10:29 AM

Asian Games: India clinch silver in Men’s 50m Rifle 3P; Aishwary, Niraj in individual final

Indian shooting team of Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil clinched a silver medal in the Men’s 50M Rifle 3 Positions team final after a strong performance at the Aichi Pref. General Shooting Gallery on Friday. The Indian shooters shot a combined 1762-94x in the final to take the second spot as China (1766-95x) clinched gold and South Korea (1751-87x) bagged the bronze medals. There was more joy for the Indian fans as Aishwary and Niraj also qualified for the indivi...

September 25, 2026 10:14 AM

Asian Games 2026: Suruchi-Kamaljeet strike gold, smash Asian record in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Indian mixed doubles shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet clinched the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games, securing India’s second gold medal of the competition. The Indian duo finished with a total of 484.6 points in the final to beat South Korea, which won the silver with 478.0 points. Iran claimed the bronze medal with 415.8 points, while Indonesia finished with 349.4 points and were eliminated. The Indian duo of Suruchi and Kamaljeet also smashed the Asi...

September 24, 2026 12:41 PM

Asian Games 2026: India misses bronze in 10m air pistol team, skeet mixed team qualifies for final

The Indian men's 10m air pistol team missed out on a bronze medal as it ended fourth but the mixed skeet team entered the finals of the Asian Games shooting competition in Nagoya on Thursday. The trio of Kamaljeet, Balakrishna Kedarling Uchaganve and Aakash Bharadwaj finished with a score of 1730 across six series. To make it worse for India, none of the three managed to qualify for the individual finals. China won the gold on account of a higher inner 10 count (1743-70x), ahead of silver-meda...

September 24, 2026 8:31 AM

Asian Games, day 5: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush

Indian athletes will continue their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Day 5 with several medal opportunities lined up across rowing, wushu, athletics, shooting, canoe sprint and other disciplines. Wushu player Roshibina Devi will compete in the women's 60kg Sanda final, while Indian rowers will feature in multiple medal events. Athletics will witness medal action with Asha Ilango and Niharika Vashisht in the women's triple jump final and Seema in the women's 10,000m final. India's top sprinters Anim...

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 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...