Asian Games Day 2: Focus on shooting, MMA, hockey, kabaddi as India aim to boost medal tally

September 21, 2026 12:08 PM

Asian Games Day 2: Focus on shooting, MMA, hockey, kabaddi as India aim to boost medal tally

India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, with shooting, mixed martial arts and several team events featuring prominently in the schedule.  After opening their campaign with two silver medals in shooting on Sunday, India will have another opportunity to reach the podium in the men’s 10m air rifle, where Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane and Rudrankksh Patil will compete in qualification and the team final. The individual final is scheduled for 9 a.m. IS...

CWG 2026: Parul, Sreeshankar headline India’s action on Day 7; six boxers in medal hunt

July 29, 2026 9:57 PM

CWG 2026: Parul, Sreeshankar headline India’s action on Day 7; six boxers in medal hunt

India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gathers pace on Wednesday, with athletes Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar leading the country's medal hopes, while six Indian boxers will look to secure podium finishes by advancing to the semi-finals. Asian Games medallist Parul Chaudhary will compete in the women's 3000m steeplechase final, aiming for her maiden Commonwealth Games medal. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, who won silver at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will be among...