India's Day 4 at Asian Games 2026: Key Athletes to Watch

As Day 4 of the Asian Games 2026 unfolds, India looks to its star athletes, including Olympic medalists Mirabai Chanu and Manu Bhaker, to secure medals across various sports. The packed schedule features crucial matches in badminton, kabaddi, weightlifting, and more, promising an exciting day for Indian sports fans. With multiple events lined up, the nation's hopes are high for a successful medal haul.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 23, 2026, 00:04 IST

Overview of Day 4 Events

On Day 4 of the Asian Games 2026, India will rely on Olympic medalists Mirabai Chanu and Manu Bhaker to lead the charge for medals. The Indian men's badminton team is also set to compete against China in the semifinals, with numerous athletes participating throughout the day.

Morning Schedule Highlights

The day's events kick off at 5:30 AM IST with India facing the Philippines in a men's team regu match in sepaktakraw. Following this, Balraj Panwar will participate in the men's single sculls heats in rowing at 5:40 AM IST. Additionally, soft tennis player Jay Meena will compete against Sherwin Nuguit in the men's singles quarterfinal.

Shooting, Fencing, and Equestrian Events

At 6:00 AM IST, Satnam Singh and Salman Khan will take part in the men's doubles sculls heats. Manu Bhaker, along with Suruchi Inder Singh and Esha Singh, will compete in the women's 10m air pistol individual qualification and team final at 6:15 AM IST. The men's skeet individual and team finals will feature Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Khan, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill at 6:30 AM IST.

Aquatics and Rowing Heats

Swimming heats will commence at 6:42 AM IST with Benedicton Beniston and Sajan Prakash in the men's 100m butterfly. Rowing heats will follow, featuring Jaswinder Singh and Nitin Kumar at 6:50 AM IST, and Vedaant Madhavan and Aneesh Sunil in the men's 200m freestyle at 7:01 AM IST.

Mid-Day Competitions: Kabaddi and Weightlifting

India's women's kabaddi team will face Iran at 8:30 AM IST, while the men's kabaddi team will compete against Bangladesh at 9:40 AM IST. Mirabai Chanu will aim for a medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at 10:00 AM IST.

Afternoon Team Events

The Indian women's hockey team will play against Thailand at 11:30 AM IST, coinciding with the men's badminton semifinal against China.

Evening Finals and Medal Contests

The evening will feature Gyaneshwari Yadav in the women's 53kg weightlifting medal event at 1:30 PM IST. The men's 100m butterfly final will take place at 1:38 PM IST, followed by the men's 200m freestyle final at 1:54 PM IST. The day's events will conclude with wushu action at 2:30 PM IST.

Conclusion

With a diverse range of events scheduled, including shooting, weightlifting, badminton, hockey, kabaddi, rowing, swimming, squash, and wushu, Indian athletes are poised to enhance the nation's medal tally at this prestigious continental event.