India Shines at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with Multiple Medals

India's performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 has been remarkable, with the men's and women's skeet teams both winning bronze medals. Anantjeet Singh Naruka also advanced to the individual finals. In soft tennis, Jay Meena secured India's first-ever medal in the sport. The women's kabaddi team continued their winning streak, and strong performances were noted in rowing and table tennis. As the competition progresses, India is showcasing its strength across various disciplines.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 23, 2026, 10:47 IST

Indian Men's Skeet Team Clinches Bronze

The Indian men's skeet team, consisting of Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill, secured a bronze medal in the team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday. They achieved a total score of 346 points, tying with Kazakhstan for third place but ultimately winning the bronze after a successful shoot-off. Additionally, Anantjeet Singh Naruka qualified for the men's skeet individual final, which is set to commence at 12:30 PM IST.

Shooting Medals Boost India's Tally

This bronze medal contributes to India's impressive medal count in shooting at the Asian Games, showcasing the country's strength in this discipline. On this productive day, India also earned another bronze in shooting, while Jay Meena made history by ensuring the nation's first-ever soft tennis medal after reaching the semi-finals.

Women's Skeet Team Also Wins Bronze

The Indian women's skeet team, comprising Raiza Dhillon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal, and Maheshwari Chauhan, also claimed a bronze medal, finishing third with a combined score of 331. China took home the gold with 346 points, while Kazakhstan secured the silver.

Soft Tennis Breakthrough

In a remarkable achievement in soft tennis, Jay Meena triumphed over the Philippines' Sherwin Nuguit in a thrilling men's singles quarter-final, advancing to the semi-finals. This guarantees India its first medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games.

Kabaddi Team Maintains Winning Streak

The Indian women's kabaddi team continued its winning streak by defeating Iran 37-23 in their Group A match. After an early deficit, India made a strong comeback, marking their second consecutive victory following an initial win against Bangladesh.

Strong Performances in Water Sports

In rowing, Balraj Panwar qualified for the men's single sculls final after finishing third in his heat. Meanwhile, Satnam Singh and Salman Khan advanced to the men's double sculls final after securing second place in their heat. The men's kayak four 500m team, consisting of Harshwardhan Shaktawat, Varinder Singh, L Naocha Singh Oinam, and Arun Singh, also reached the final after finishing third in Heat 1 of the canoe sprint.

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