Indian Athletes Gear Up for Key Events at the 2026 Asian Games

On September 22, Indian athletes will participate in several key events at the 2026 Asian Games, including the women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, badminton quarter-finals, and various shooting competitions. The day promises exciting matches as athletes aim for gold medals across multiple disciplines. With a packed schedule featuring hockey, boxing, and more, fans can look forward to a thrilling showcase of talent and determination. Stay tuned for updates on these competitions and the performances of the Indian contingent.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 22, 2026, 05:36 IST

Overview of September 22 Events

On September 22, Indian athletes will showcase their talents in various sports at the 2026 Asian Games. Highlights include the women's cricket final, badminton quarter-finals, and shooting competitions.

Women's Cricket Final

The Indian women's cricket team is set to compete against Sri Lanka in the championship match at Korogi Athletic Park. The game is slated to kick off at 2:00 PM JST (10:30 AM IST).

Badminton Quarter-Finals

In badminton, the women's team, including stars like PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, and Devika Sihag, will face Japan in the quarter-finals at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, starting at 9:30 AM JST (6:00 AM IST).

Later, the men's badminton team, featuring Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth, will also compete against Japan in their quarter-final match at 3:00 PM JST (11:30 AM IST).

Shooting Competitions

Shooting events will be a focal point, with Parth Rakesh Mane and Elavenil Valarivan participating in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification at 9:45 AM JST (6:15 AM IST), followed by the finals at 11:55 AM JST (8:25 AM IST).

Additionally, Indian shooters will compete in the Skeet events, with Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan in the men's qualification rounds, while Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, and Maheshwari Chauhan will represent in the women's skeet qualification.

Men's Hockey Match

In men's hockey, India will take on Sri Lanka in Pool A at 3:30 PM. The men's team previously opened their campaign with a resounding 13-1 victory over Indonesia.

Boxing Matches

Boxing will feature Sakshi Choudhary in the women's 51 kg category at 9:00 AM and Jadumani Singh in the men's 55 kg category at 10:30 AM, both competing in their round of 32 matches.

Additional Competitions

Beyond these events, Indian athletes will also participate in fencing, wushu, swimming, equestrian, karate, soft tennis, table tennis, and esports throughout the day.

Please note that the schedule may be subject to changes.