The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya are also producing important moments for India. The country had reached 30 medals — four gold, 12 silver and 14 bronze — by the end of September 26. India's kabaddi teams contributed gold medals on the previous day.
Today, Indian athletes are competing in several events, including squash, athletics, shooting, archery and badminton. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh are involved in squash finals, while PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda are scheduled for badminton quarter-final action. Athletics also features several Indian competitors in medal events.
Meanwhile, India's men's cricket team at the Asian Games begins its campaign on September 28 against Afghanistan, with India entering directly at the quarter-final stage.
