India Shines at Asian Games 2026 with Multiple Medals in Athletics and More
Athletics Campaign Kicks Off with Two Medals
India commenced its athletics journey at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, achieving a remarkable start by winning two medals. The mixed 4x400m relay team secured a silver medal, while Seema Kumari earned a bronze in the women's 10,000m, marking India's first athletics medal of the event.
Current Medal Tally
As of now, India has accumulated a total of 17 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which includes one gold, seven silver, and nine bronze medals.
Relay Team Performance
The relay team, consisting of TS Manu, MR Poovamma, Vishal TK, and Vithya Ramraj, finished with a time of 3:14.46, securing second place behind Bahrain, which set a new Games record with a time of 3:12.87.
Seema Kumari's Achievement
Seema Kumari clinched the bronze medal in the women's 10,000m race, clocking in at 32:50.05. Bahrain's Winfred Yavi took gold with a time of 32:39.18, while Japan's Nozomi Tanaka earned silver with a time of 32:41.54.
Historic Bronze in Mixed Team Skeet
Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal made history by winning a bronze medal in the mixed team skeet event, marking India's first medal in this category at the Asian Games. This achievement added to India's three-medal tally in skeet over two days.
Wushu Silver for Roshibina Devi
Roshibina Devi Naorem secured her second consecutive silver medal in wushu after a 0-2 defeat to China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the women's 60kg sanda final. Zhang dominated the match, winning both rounds decisively.
Rowing Success in Men's Double Sculls
India's rowing team, featuring Satnam Singh and Salman Khan, earned a bronze medal in the men's double sculls, marking the country's first medal in this event at the Asian Games. They finished the race in 6:13.25, with China and Uzbekistan taking gold and silver, respectively.
Sprinters Advance to Semifinals
Indian sprinters Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh progressed to the men's 100m semifinals after finishing third and second in their respective heats. Kujur clocked 10.36 seconds, while Gurindervir recorded a time of 10.38 seconds.
Kabaddi Teams Secure Semifinal Spots
Both Indian kabaddi teams continued their winning streak, with the men's team defeating Chinese Taipei 37-21 and the women's team overpowering Japan 50-25, ensuring at least a bronze medal.
Strong Performance in Squash
India showcased a strong performance in squash, with Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, Abhay Singh, and Veer Chotrani advancing to the singles quarterfinals. Singh won comfortably against Singapore's Wai Iynn Au Yeong, while Khanna had a tougher match but emerged victorious.
Hockey Victory Over Korea
In hockey, Dilpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, leading India to an impressive 8-2 victory against Korea, maintaining their top position in Pool A.
Mixed Results for Indian Boxers
Parveen was the only Indian boxer to advance, moving to the women's 65kg quarterfinals after receiving a walkover. Sakshi Chaudhary faced a narrow defeat, while Sumit had to withdraw due to a knee injury.
Other Notable Performances
In gymnastics, Pranati Nayak finished sixth in the women's vault final, while Asha Ilango narrowly missed a medal in the women’s triple jump, finishing fourth.