Asian Games 2026 Day 6 Highlights: Seema Clinches Bronze, India Bags Silver In Mixed 4x400m Relay; Tally Rises To 17

Great Achivement for India! India bags silver medal!

Let's take a took at Seema's bronze medal timing and others who grabbed Gold and Silver.

Yavi: 32:39.18
Tanaka: 32:41.54
Seema: 32:50.05

SHE’S DONE IT! BRONZE FOR SEEMA KUMARI! What an absolute warrior on the track! She stays right in the shadow of the leaders for 10,000 meters and crosses the line for a spectacular podium finish.

Winfred Yavi and Nozomi Tanaka turned on the afterburners at the very end for an insane sprint to decide gold and silver, but Seema completely destroyed the rest of the field behind them to wrap up a brilliant, well-deserved bronze medal for India!

3,000m down, 7,000m to go! A fantastic start out on the track for India's Seema. She has looked incredibly strong and comfortable, keeping herself heavily involved in the medal hunt right from the opening lap.

Oh, you cannot get any closer than that! Heartbreak of the highest order for Asha Ilango as she finishes just off the podium steps. Both she and Li Yi logged a maximum distance of 13.83m, but the rulebook steps in, Li takes the bronze on countback thanks to a secondary jump of 13.79m against Asha's 13.65m [24-22].

A microscopic margin to lose a medal, but a massive effort from Asha!

That's a wrap on day one for the heptathlon events! Our Indian duo of Anamika and Pooja finish the opening day sitting in seventh and ninth place overall after their 200m runs.

The mountain gets steeper tomorrow, Anamika is 148 points out of a medal spot and Pooja is 166 points back. They’ve got a massive day two ahead of them to claw their way up the leaderboard!

Sharifa of Uzbekistan shattered the leaderboard with a season's best leap of 14.31m to seize control of the competition [24-22]. China's Huang sits in second place with a personal best of 14.12m, while Li Yi retains the provisional bronze medal position ahead of India's Asha on a second-best jump countback, with both tied at 13.83m [24-22].

Meanwhile, India's second competitor, Niharika, saw her individual campaign come to a close after finishing 10th overall at the conclusion of the first three rounds, missing out on the top-eight cutoff required to advance to the final three flights [24-22].

THE FINAL WHISTLE BLOWS! India wins it in absolute style, 50-25 against Japan! That is three straight victories to finish top of Group A, clear of Iran.

A spectacular performance from the women to storm into the semifinals tomorrow, and you know what that means: ANOTHER MEDAL LOCKED IN FOR INDIA!

Asha has put on a spectacular display under pressure, nailing a brilliant leap of 13.83m on her third attempt to vault right back into medal contention.

The distance sits just 0.06m shy of her lifetime personal best and pulls her dead-level with third-placed Li Yi. However, under the tie-breaking rules, the Chinese athlete currently retains the provisional bronze-medal spot by virtue of having a superior second-best jump.

Job done for Gurindervir! He clocks 10.38 seconds to cross the line in second place, cruising straight into the semi-finals with an automatic slot.

Both he and Animesh have looked super smooth and comfortable so far, almost running within themselves. They are going to have to push the absolute limit and drop down their times in the semi-finals to stand a chance at making that final grid!

Animesh Kujur has officially advanced to the men's 100m semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games after a nerve-wracking qualification process [24-22].

Clocking a time of 10.36 seconds to finish third in Heat 1, the Indian sprinter secured a automatic qualification spot under the tournament rule where the top three from each heat (Q) alongside the next six fastest finishers (q) progress to the semi-finals.

The leaderboard has taken shape after the shot put discipline, with India's heptathletes occupying the lower half of the top ten. Pooja is eighth with 2385 points, and Anamika occupies ninth with 2376 points.

The podium spots remain a distant target for the Indian duo, as tournament leader Fatemeh Mohitzadeh has pulled clear with 2614 points, followed by Chen Cai-juan (2478) and Nanaka Kajiki (2458).

Half-time on the mat, and it's pure dominance from the Indian camp! The lead has steadily blown out, and India now holds a massive 19-point lead at the break. They look absolute money to top this group and seal that coveted semifinal spot!

Pressure mounts in the second round! Asha Ilango oversteps the board on her second leap, registering a foul that leaves her relying on her opening mark to protect her position.

ABSOLUTE SPEED ON THE TRACK! The gold-medal favourite Puripol Boonson completely blows the competition away, storming to a magnificent season's best of 9.95 seconds!

Zang Keli follows him home at 10.22s to secure his spot, but it is a third-place finish for India's Animesh Kujur at 10.36s. The automatic slots are gone, and now the nerve-wracking waiting game begins for Animesh to see if he makes the cut as one of the four fastest non-automatic qualifiers!

This time it's a fair jump but she scores 13 only

One-way traffic on the mat! The Indian women have come out absolutely flying against Japan, tearing away to an 18-6 lead in just the first ten minutes. They’ve already taken care of business against Bangladesh and Iran, and a victory right here locks down the ultimate No. 1 spot in the group heading into the knockouts.

It is a highly promising start for the Indian contingent as Asha registers a superb opening leap of 13.43m, comfortably positioning herself in second place early in the competition.

A frustrating start for the Indian athlete, as her opening attempt of the competition is red-flagged for a foul.

To stand a chance at a podium finish in this fiercely competitive event, both Niharika and Asha will need to shatter their personal records while relying on a few frontrunners to slip up.

However, both Indian athletes possess the raw talent to deliver a standout performance when it matters most, keeping the medal hope fully alive.

Two throws down in the shot put segment! Pooja finds herself in sixth place with a best of 11.20m, while Anamika Aneesh is currently eighth with a 10.87m throw. Taking a look at the bigger picture, the overall heptathlon standings have Pooja positioned seventh on 2369 points and Anamika sitting right behind her in eighth with 2341 points!

Quick update from the boxing arena! Parveen takes a straightforward win in her round of 16 tie without stepping onto the canvas, courtesy of a walkover from Tajikistan's Malika Nozimova.

That is a big energy saver for the Indian camp! She is officially through to the quarterfinals, where she will face off against a tough opponent in Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Khamidova.

Pranati Nayak, India's sole gymnast at the 2026 Asian Games, finished outside the medal positions in the vault event after dropping down the leaderboard in a world-class field. Navigating her routine with commendable consistency, Pranati registered a 12.9 on both of her vault attempts, which, combined with a 0.2 bonus, locked in a final score of 13.100.

While China's Du Siyu set an early marker of 13.450, the podium benchmark skyrocketed when Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Yeo Seo-jeong of South Korea turned in a towering score of 14.483.

Pranati’s medal hopes were officially extinguished when North Korea's An Chang Ok posted a 13.666 to displace the Indian from the top three.

Adding to the spectacle, 51-year-old gymnastics icon Oksana Chusovitina of Uzbekistan, an eight-time Olympian and 1992 gold medalist, delivered a graceful performance to score 13.199, pushing Pranati further down the standings.

OH NO, ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK FOR INDIA! The judges' scores are in, and it's a 3-2 split decision victory for Balkibekova! Sakshi gave it absolutely everything in that final round, but the Kazakh world champion just edges it.

It is devastating to see a bout of this immense quality happen in the round of 16, this was easily a final-worthy fight! What a valiant effort from Sakshi.

This is absolute chess in the ring! High speed, incredibly cagey, and still too close to call in the second round. Balkibekova is finding joy with some heavy body shots, but Sakshi fires back with a brilliant double-hook and a few lightning-fast jabs! The Kazakh answers right back on the counter.

The judges drop another 3-2 split for Balkibekova, bringing the running score to 20-18. It is all on the line now, Sakshi needs the round of her life in the third to snatch this victory!

Neck-and-neck in the first round! Sakshi doesn't have her typical reach advantage today as Balkibekova matches her size for size. The Kazakh world champion found her mark with a couple of clean shots while Sakshi looked to keep her distance, but our Indian boxer is fighting back beautifully.

The judges have it as a 3-2 split decision for Balkibekova after the first three minutes, this match is on a absolute knife-edge!

Talk about a blockbuster matchup! Sakshi is stepping into the ring against the absolute top tier of the division, reigning world champion and two-time Asian champion Alua Balkibekova.

But do not count the Indian out! Sakshi is a giant-killer in her own right, having already defeated world champions Nikhat Zareen and Nitu Ghangas just to qualify for these Games. She has the quality, she has the power, and she can absolutely do it again!

More boxing action coming your way shortly! India fields two blockbuster bouts in the round of 16 today. First up, Sakshi Choudhary takes the ring for a massive test against Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova in the 51kg category. Then, don't go anywhere because Parveen will be in action right after, trading leather with Tajikistan's Malika Nozimova in the 65kg bracket!

Here's a look at the current standings of Asian Games 2026 medal tally.

Rank

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total

1

China

66

24

10

100

2

Japan

15

26

33

74

3

South Korea

9

8

26

43

4

Kazakhstan

8

6

9

23

5

Iran

6

9

—

15

—

India

1

6

7

14

NO MEDAL FOR INDIA! It is a fifth-place finish for India in the men's quadruple sculls final! Kulwinder, Navdeep, Jakar, and Balraj gave it their all on the course, but the competition was razor-sharp today.

China storms away with the gold medal, with Indonesia taking silver and Uzbekistan securing the bronze ahead of Japan and India.

THE FINAL WHISTLE BLOWS! India takes it 8-2! With under a minute left, Abhishek uses his skill to win a penalty corner, and Rajinder Singh completely nails the drag-flick into the back of the net! Another fantastic, comprehensive victory in the bag for this clinical Indian side!

South Korea pulls another one back with a stunning finish! Capitalizing on a defensive error by Jarmanpreet and Jugraj, Kim Jung-hoo timed his diagonal run to perfection, finding space in the circle to unleash a powerful smash into the back of the net.

SENSATIONAL WIN FOR VEER CHOTRANI! In a nerve-wracking encounter, Sanjay pushed him all the way, taking a marathon fourth game 17-15 to trigger a fifth-game decider.

But when the pressure was at its highest, Veer dialed it up to dominate the final set 11-6 and claim a phenomenal 3-2 triumph! He moves into the quarterfinals where he'll cross swords with Pakistan's Irfan Muhammed!

South Korea pulls one back! A heavy ball delivered from the left channel caused chaos inside the Indian defense. Following a series of quick deflections right in front of the cage, Kim Jae-hyeon managed to get the decisive touch to beat the keeper.

GOAL! A clinical, coast-to-coast team goal extends India's lead! Moving the ball flawlessly from defense to attack with multiple precise passes, India unlocked the circle to setup Sukhjeet, whose initial shot was blocked. The South Korean defense pushed the rebound away, but it sat up perfectly for Abhishek to trap and bury into the net.

GOAL! HE’S GOT HIS HAT-TRICK! Dilpreet Singh takes home the match ball! A lightning-quick pass comes in from Rajinder, Dilpreet takes one beautiful touch to set himself, spins, and unleashes an absolute bullet of a tomahawk! What a sensational goal!

Oh no, a brutal near-miss for India! The duo of Rohit and Ujjwal Kumar Singh finishes in fourth place in the lightweight men's double sculls, stopping the clock at 6:27.42.

They were right there in the hunt, but just miss out on the bronze medal. Uzbekistan takes home the gold, Indonesia bags silver, and Hong Kong grabs the final podium spot.

A dramatic podium finish for India! Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal secured the skeet mixed team bronze medal in a high-stakes finale. The Indian pair shot clean in their final sequence to finish on 44 points, matching South Korea blow-for-blow but settling for third on a qualification tie-break countback.

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The whistle blows for half-time with India firmly in control. The second quarter was a quieter affair on the scoresheet with just one goal scored, though the clinical Indians looked dangerous on every counter.

The South Korean offense has been thoroughly neutralized, failing to create any meaningful opportunities as the teams head off for a short break.

Dilpreet Singh has secured his brace, extending India's lead with a clever piece of clinical finishing. Mandeep Singh initiated the attack with a sharp, incisive pass from the left flank, allowing Dilpreet to beautifully deflect the ball past the stranded goalkeeper.

THEY SHOOT THE LIGHTS OUT BUT IT'S BRONZE! An absolutely staggering 8 out of 8 from Naruka and Parinaaz under maximum pressure!

They tie South Korea at 44 points apiece, but the rulebook strikes, South Korea advances to the gold shootout based on their higher qualifying rank. It is an agonizing way to miss out on the top-two, but what a phenomenal performance to secure the skeet mixed team bronze medal for India!

GOAL NUMBER FOUR! What a breathtaking first quarter this has been for India! Another magnificent aerial ball is controlled beautifully by Shilanand, he dances past the tracking defenders and feeds a charging Abhishek, who ruthlessly buries it past the keeper! That brings us to the end of the first 15 minutes.

India is firing on all cylinders, leading 4-0, and they might have already wrapped this match up!

Parinaaz keeps the pressure on! Stepping up after a rare miss from Naruka, she shot clean to solidify India's tally at 36 points. With only eight targets remaining before the field narrows again, India stays within striking distance of the top two spots.

GOAL! First penalty corner of the game for India, and you just knew Harmanpreet wouldn't miss! He steps up and absolutely blasts a thunderous drag-flick into the back of the net. Pure power! The keeper didn't even move!

Solid shooting under pressure! Anantjeet cleared his slate cleanly once again, though Parinaaz conceded one bird to lock India's score at 28. The Indian pair remains securely on the podium, keeping the pressure on the top two spots.

A MEDAL IS LOCKED IN FOR INDIA! Naruka goes an absolute 4 out of 4 when it matters most, and despite a single miss from Parinaaz, Qatar is knocked out of the running! India sits on 21 points, just one away from South Korea and two behind China. The color is yet to be decided, but the silverware is coming home!

GOAL! Shilanand Lakra opens the scoring for India! What an unbelievable take from Abhishek to control a soaring aerial ball out of mid-air. The defense blocks his first pass, but he pounces on the rebound in a flash and squares it to Shilanand, who taps it home beautifully! Brilliant hockey!

High drama on the range! Naruka drops one bird, but Parinaaz steadies the ship by smashing both of hers! This keeps India tied with South Korea at 14 points apiece, just two behind China and three clear of Qatar!

Here we go! The teams walk out to a roaring crowd, India sporting the orange strip today and South Korea in deep blue. The national anthems are out of the way, the whistle blows, and Mandeep Singh gets us underway with the pushback! India sets the early tempo, attacking from right to left!

Solid start from Naruka who drills a perfect 4 out of 4! Parinaaz matches him well but unluckily misses her very last bird. That puts India at 7 points overall, chasing South Korea and China who are tied at the top!

Next up on the pitch: India vs South Korea in a massive Pool A showdown! The Indian men have been absolutely ruthless so far, treating fans to incredible goal-fests with a 13-1 win over Indonesia followed by a 16-1 demolition of Sri Lanka. Make no mistake, South Korea is going to make them work much harder for it today, but the undefeated Indians still roll in as the heavy favorites!

Here we go, medal time! Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal are out on the range, looking to lock down a skeet mixed team medal for India. This is a massive moment for Naruka, who faced that agonizing fourth-place heartbreak at the Olympics with Maheshwari Chauhan.

The Indian pair snuck into this final by taking the fourth and final qualifying spot, just scraping past Kuwait. Let's see if they can turn it into silverware!

It is the end of the road for Bhavani Devi at these Games. She bows out in the pre-quarterfinals after a heavy 5-15 loss to the spectacular Rao Xueyi of China.

Rao showed exactly why she is a World Championship silver medalist, completely dominating the first period 8-2 and giving Bhavani no chance to settle.

IT IS AN ALL-INDIAN QUARTERFINAL! Tanvi Khanna seals a brilliant 3-1 comeback victory against Singapore's Au Yeong Wai Yhann to advance. This means she will collide with Anahat Singh in the next round, an absolutely thrilling teammate-vs-teammate battle with massive Olympic qualification implications on the line!

FANTASTIC START FOR ANAHAT! India's Anahat Singh storms into the squash quarterfinals after a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Singapore's Au Yeong Wai Iynn!

Remember, the stakes couldn't be higher out there on the glass court, the gold medal winner walks away with a direct ticket to the 2028 Olympics!

OH NO, DISASTER FOR INDIA! Just seconds into the third round, Sumit slips and is heavily hobbling, the commentator suspects a dreaded ACL tear here. The medical officer is inside the ring, takes one look at the knee, and waves it off. It's a medical stoppage!

Sumit is absolutely heartbroken as his campaign ends via RSC. Ali Al-Sarray walks away with the victory and moves into the quarterfinals.

First round to India in dominant fashion! Sumit comes out flying from the red corner, utilizing his distinct height and weight advantage to tag Ali with some heavy, aggressive shots right out of the gate.

Ali is trying to respond with a couple of counters from the blue corner, but he's simply being outworked and outpowered here. No surprises on the scorecards, Sumit takes the opening round 5-0!

THE FINAL WHISTLE BLOWS! India wins it 37-21! A flawless 4-0 record in the group stage sees the Men in Blue take the ultimate top spot in the pool. Next stop: the semifinals!

India continues to pile on the pressure, widening the gap further against Chinese Taipei. With just a minute remaining in the second half, the Indian squad is all but guaranteed to seal the victory and advance as Group A winners. Up next, we move over to the live boxing updates...

Job done for Bhavani Devi! The Indian star storms into the round of 16 with a comprehensive 15-8 win against Mongolia's Oulen Tugsjargan, breaking away cleanly after holding an 8-5 lead at the interval. Next up is a massive blockbuster as she faces China's Rao Xueyi!

Rao has been in absolutely spectacular touch this season, walking in with a 2026 World Championship silver medal and an Asian Championship bronze in her bag.

The whistle blows for half-time with India firmly in the driver's seat. Arjun Deshwal has been absolutely lethal in his raids, while Ankit has totally locked down the defensive end with some stellar tackles to put India in complete control.

Here's a look at the Silver Medal grabbed by Roshibina Devi. 

It is one-way traffic on the mat! India completely dictates the proceedings to lead 17-7. Chinese Taipei did pull off a massive highlight by tackling Pawan Sehrawat, but the scoreboard tells the story.

Five minutes left in the first round, and India is running away with this one!

Medal alert on Day 5! Satnam Singh and Salman Khan deliver India's first medal of the day, picking up a stellar bronze in the men's double sculls final after an aggressive race against powerhouse boats from China and Uzbekistan.

Naorem Roshibina Devi has secured her second consecutive Asian Games silver medal after a hard-fought battle in the women's 60kg Sanda final. Facing home favorite Zhang Xiaoyu of China, the Manipuri athlete went down by a 2-0 scoreline, losing both rounds 0-5 with a breakdown of (2-6, 3-6, 2-6, 2-6, 2-8) and (2-10, 3-8, 3-7, 3-7, 1-6).

Zhang's gold-medal triumph capped off a dominant tournament run, which included a marquee victory over 2023 world champion Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy of Vietnam.

The result marks Roshibina's third career Asian Games medal, adding to her 2018 Jakarta bronze and her 2022 Hangzhou silver, where she was also bested by a Chinese opponent, Xiaowei Wu.

An emotional Roshibina expressed her disappointment after the bout, reflecting on a highly disruptive buildup where she was named as a late inclusion around September 10 and travelled straight from Manipur with minimal training!

Time for kabaddi! The Indian men's team takes on Chinese Taipei in their final group stage clash, and they've jumped out to an early 6-4 lead.

India is already safely through to the semifinals with a perfect 3-0 record, but they need the win here to secure the absolute top spot in Group A!

Heartbreak at the range as India finishes in the dreaded fourth spot! The team looked on track for a medal in third, but a tough outing for Kedarling Uchaganve dropped them out of contention.

He finishes 35th individually with a score of 568, pulling India down to fourth as the shooting team's struggles continue.

Goodbye for today, as we wrap up day 5 of Asian Games 2026. See you all tomorrow with more medals for India.

It is a bronze medal for India! China clinches the tie 3-1 to move into the final. He Ji Ting and Liu Yi proved too strong in the final set, defeating Hariharan and MR Arjun 21-16, 17-21, 21-9 in the fourth rubber to end India's phenomenal team run.

Trouble for India at the break! Hariharan and MR Arjun have fallen behind 11-5 in this final set. They need a massive shift in momentum after the interval to keep India's semifinal hopes alive!

WE ARE GOING TO A DECIDER! Hariharan and MR Arjun absolutely refuse to back down, storming through to claim the second set 21-17 against He-Liu! India's semifinal survival hangs in the balance as we head into a crucial, winner-takes-all third game!

It is an eighth-place finish for Gyaneshwari Yadav to close out the women's 53kg weightlifting competition! She finishes with a very respectable total lift of 195kg, but in a powerhouse field like this, it just wasn't enough to secure a medal today.

First game to China, 21-16! He and Liu completely dictated the tempo in the second half of that game. The Indians did well to save a couple of the six game points they faced, but it wasn't enough.

This match really exposes the massive, stark gap that exists between India's top-ranked doubles pair and the rest of the bench when the stakes are this high at the business end!

HISTORIC FINAL FOR INDIA! Roshibina Devi puts on an absolute masterclass to defeat Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas on points in straight rounds! She is officially through to the women's 60kg Sanda final, matching India's best-ever Asian Games result in Wushu.

What an unbelievable story, she wasn't even in the initial squad and only traveled because Divyanshi suffered an unfortunate injury. Now, she is guaranteed to upgrade or match her Hangzhou silver medal with a podium spot. Blockbuster alert: Roshibina takes on China's Zhang Xiaoyu for the gold medal tomorrow at 6:10 AM IST!

A solid finish for Gyaneshwari! Knowing she was already out of the medal running, she steps up for her final attempt at 108kg and clears it with absolute ease.

That textbook clean-and-jerk brings her grand total to 195kg. It puts her in fourth place right now, but let's keep an eye on the board, with four world-class lifters still to go, she will likely settle around the eighth-place mark once all the scores are locked in.

SHE GETS IT THIS TIME! Gyaneshwari Yadav executes a successful second attempt at 105kg! The clean looked effortless, but things got a bit tense during the jerk as she took a couple of shaky steps forward.

She showed great grit to steady herself and lock it down for a good lift! That pushes her aggregate score to 192kg, good enough for second place right now, but keep in mind, there are still five heavy-hitters who haven't even taken to the platform for the clean-and-jerk yet!

No lift for Gyaneshwari! She opens her clean-and-jerk round at 105kg but unfortunately cannot lock it out. The clean part looked completely smooth, but just as she went for the jerk, the bar seemed to slip right out of her hands and dropped behind her. It has just been one of those highly disappointing days for the Indian camp out there.

It’s do-or-die time for India! Next up is the second men's doubles match featuring Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun going toe-to-toe with He Ji Ting and Liu Yi. There are no second chances left, this is an absolute must-win battle for India to keep this semifinal alive and keep the dream of gold in play!

Match to China! Li Shi Feng defeats Ayush Shetty 21-19, 21-13 to put the hosts back in the lead! Pushing back after the break was always a massive ask for the young Indian, but he dug deep to trail by just three at 13-16. However, Li turned up the heat with a super proactive game, while Ayush leaked a few too many errors to see the match slide away.

It wasn't the cleanest performance from Ayush, who looked surprisingly passive after that blistering first game. Look at the celebration from Li Shi Feng!

A massive leap in the air as he puts China ahead and officially squares his head-to-head record against Ayush at 1-1!

The snatch section concluded with Gyaneshwari sitting second-to-last after topping out at 87kg. The frontrunners have set a scorching pace, with North Korea's Kang leading at 99kg, Thailand's Khambao in second at 95kg, and China's Zhao holding third at 94kg.

Faced with a massive 7kg gap to the medal bracket, the Indian lifter's podium chances have evaporated. Matching or exceeding the heavyweights is highly improbable given that Gyaneshwari's personal best stands at 111kg, while Zhao, Surodchana, and Kang are opening their Clean & Jerk rounds at formidable weights of 118kg, 115kg, and 120kg.

Up next in Wushu! Roshibina Devi takes on Thania Kusumaningtyas of Indonesia in the women's 60kg semifinals. India has a confirmed medal locked down here, but the target is the gold match. Let's see if she can book her ticket to the grand finale!

China's Li Shi Feng clinched a tightly contested opening game 21-19 against Ayush Shetty. The second half of the game mirrored the first, featuring microscopic margins, highly controlled rallies, and sporadic power smashes.

Trailing 14-16, Li seized the initiative to reel off four consecutive points and edge toward the finish line, eventually securing three game points when Ayush pushed long.

Li finally sealed the opener on his third attempt when Ayush inadvertently slapped the shuttle into the net.

India's Gyaneshwari Yadav suffered a minor setback on the platform, failing to clear her third and final snatch attempt at 90kg.

Another good lift! Gyaneshwari confidently handles 87kg on her second run. She looked rock-solid hoisting that bar! She takes the provisional lead for the moment, but let's keep things in perspective, with four heavy-hitters still waiting in the wings to start their lifts, the medal spots will likely look very different by the end of the snatch section.

Check out the current updated Medal Tally of Asian Games 2026.

Good lift! Gyaneshwari Yadav steps up and clears 84kg on her very first attempt. An incredibly calm, textbook start for the Indian as she gets on the scoreboard without breaking a sweat!

• It all comes down to this! Match No. 3 is underway with the tie locked at a tense 1-1, pitting Asian Championship silver medalist Ayush Shetty against the formidable Li Shi Feng. Fun fact for the history books: their only ever meeting happened at the Asian Championships in Ningbo, where Ayush pulled off a monumental upset.

But times have changed, the young Indian has grown leaps and bounds over the past few months, and he is no longer the underdog. He is fully expected to get the job done today!

WEIGHTLIFTING UP NEXT: Following Mirabai Chanu's historic podium finish, India's Gyaneshwari Yadav is the next athlete ready to test her mettle on the platform. Stay tuned!

WHAT A MATCH! Satwik and Chirag pull off an absolute stunner, downing China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in straight games to tie the semifinal at 1-1! It looked like plain sailing in the second game when the Indians turned on the style to lead 16-11 and later 19-14. Liang and Wang were struggling, but write off the world-class Chinese pair at your own peril!

They fought back tooth and nail to reduce the deficit to 18-19. India got a match point off a Wang error, but China saved it spectacularly and hammered a body-flick right at Chirag to lock it at 20-20! Momentum was completely with the hosts, but Chirag clutched up with a thunderous smash down the line to setup match point number three.

And SHEER DRAMA at the end, Wang goes long on a cross-court smash after a massive rally, giving India a historic, fighting equalizer!

India draws level! Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty deliver a spectacular straight-games victory to make it 1-1 against China in the men's team badminton semifinal.

The final whistle blows on another historic masterclass as the Indian women's hockey team clinical onslaught concluded with a roaring 20-goal explosion against Thailand.

Building on their rampant form, having already hammered 19 past Uzbekistan and 17 past Indonesia, the undefeated side celebrated in high spirits at full-time.

Deepika spearheaded the demolition with a sensational nine-goal haul, supported by Navneet Kaur's four strikes and a Rutuja Dadaso Pisal hat-trick, while Lalremsiami, Neha, Sakshi, and Salima Tete chipped in with a goal apiece to complete the rout.

Job done in quick time! Veer Chotrani storms past Sri Lanka's Shamil Wakeel with an emphatic 11-8, 11-3, 11-3 sweep. A thoroughly convincing performance from the Indian to enter the Round of 16!

TALK ABOUT A RESPONSE! Thailand scores, and Deepika instantly shuts them down at the other end! This is pure insanity, after netting eight against Uzbekistan, she has now hammered home nine goals in this single match, with every single one coming off a penalty corner!

That strike incredibly pushes India to the 20-goal mark today and cements a massive milestone of 20 tournament goals for Deepika!

FIRST GAME TO INDIA! Satwik and Chirag absolutely dismantle Liang and Wang 21-11 in an 18-minute blitz! The sheer evolution of the Indian pair was on full display, especially when Chirag targeted Wang's body from the deep court to make it 13-8.

Liang looked completely out of sorts, leaking errors as the Indians cruised from 16-9 to a massive 18-9 cushion. A return error from Liang handed over the game point, and Chirag put the exclamation mark on it immediately with a jaw-dropping service return!

Agonizing heartbreak for India as Anantjeet Singh Naruka finished just off the podium in fourth place, despite signing off with a perfect 4/4 in his final sequence. Naruka’s individual campaign ended by a margin of just three missed shots across the entire final.

His exit mirrors the fate of Raiza Dhillon in the women's individual finale, leaving India with two fourth-place individual finishes, anchored by the consolation of bronze medals in both the men’s and women’s team events.

A brilliant passing sequence extended India's dominance right before the third-quarter siren. Sushila Chanu sparked the move from the defense, picking out Navneet, who instantly squared it to Salima to tap it home from point-blank range.

Clutched up when it mattered most! Anantjeet Singh Naruka stayed alive in the final by smashing two straight perfect 4s, safely dodging the opening elimination spot to move into fifth position.

With 12 shots remaining in the upcoming sequence, he will look to make a charge up the ranks.

The pressure shifts to the doubles rubber! After Lakshya fell in the first match, Satwik and Chirag step up next, hunting for a massive performance to pull India level in this high-stakes tie.

GOAL! Seventh of the match for Deepika! She fires another trademark drag-flick from the penalty corner. The first rusher gets a touch on it, but the deflection carries the ball right into the goal!

Not the ideal start for Naruka! Anantjeet Singh Naruka opens with a 2 out of 4, which immediately puts him under pressure in this star-studded line-up.

With three shooters already going a perfect 4 for 4, the Indian finds himself sitting joint-last and will need a quick turnaround in the next round!

China draws first blood! From a tense 16-16 tie, Shi Yu Qi raised his game to sweep five out of the last seven points and claim the opening match. Up next is a massive, must-win rubber for India, with Satwik-Chirag gearing up to battle the formidable pair of Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng.

It is time for the men's skeet final, and all eyes are on India's Anantjeet Singh Naruka! For those tracking his journey, Naruka put on an absolute masterclass at the last Asiad in Hangzhou to bag a sensational silver medal, just missing out on the gold in a nail-biting finish against Kuwaiti legend Abdullah Al-Rashidi. Let's see if he can go one step further today!

GOAL NUMBER 11 FOR INDIA! Navneet unleashes a hard slap-hit from the penalty corner, it gets blocked by the defense, but Sakshi reads it perfectly!

She gathers the rebound in a flash and chips it neatly over the goalkeeper. That brings a wild first half to a close. Eleven goals are already on the board, and at this scorching rate, we might just see them touch 20 today!

Indian ace shooter Manu Bhaker secured a fifth-place finish in the women's 10m air pistol individual final at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.

After progressing to the medal round in third place with a qualification score of 579-20x, Bhaker bowed out following her 18th shot, concluding the final with 181.1 points.

Total dominance from Tanvi! Tanvi Khanna storms through her opening match, dispatching South Korea's Kim Dami 3-0 in a swift 16-minute window.

Locking down the scoreline at 11-5, 11-7, 11-5, she shifts her focus to Singapore's Wai Yhann Au Yeong, whom she faces shortly in the round of 16!

A historic moment captured! Mirabai Chanu flashes a triumphant smile as she poses with her brand-new Asian Games silver medal during the Day 5 podium ceremony.

There is no stopping her! Deepika struck again to secure her personal fourth goal of the encounter, hammering home a thunderous drag-flick that left the Thailand defensive line completely helpless and picking the ball out of the net once more.

First game to China! Shi Yu Qi takes it 21-16. The second half of that game was an absolute exhibition in rally control from Shi.

Lakshya Sen is fighting tooth and nail and defending out of his skin, but the sheer, unforced quality coming from the other side of the net is making it incredibly tough.

Lakshya Sen has mounted a strong comeback after conceding a string of consecutive points, though China’s Shi Yu Qi still holds a crucial 19-16 lead late in the game.

India is turning the match into a complete goal-fest, scoring at an astonishing rate of nearly one a minute. The onslaught continued when Navneet Kaur delivered a sharp pass that was deftly deflected by Rutuja Dadaso Pisal to secure India's fifth goal within the opening 10 minutes.

Seconds later, Rutuja struck again, turning over possession quickly and unleashing a fierce reverse hit to clean past the goalkeeper for number six.

Here's a detailed look at Mirabai Chanu's Silver Medal. How she slipped on the Gold and had to settle for silver.

History has been made as Mirabai Chanu claims a spectacular silver medal, locking in the final missing piece of her storied international career.

The Indian icon fell just short of the top spot against powerhouse Ri Song-gum, who authored a masterclass on the platform by shattering the world records in the snatch, clean & jerk, and overall total to march away with her third straight Asian Games crown.

SHE'S DONE IT! Ri Song-gum lifts with absolute ease to lock in a historic third consecutive Asian Games gold medal! And as if that wasn't enough, she steps back out for a mind-boggling 121kg and completely nails it for a new world record! What an athlete. India's Mirabai Chanu wraps up her brave Clean & Jerk run, calling it a day at 111kg.

The blockbuster semifinal showdown has arrived as India squares off against powerhouse China. Opening the tie, Lakshya Sen steps onto the court for a high-octane battle against Shi Yu Qi.

The tone of this entire fixture will heavily rely on the first three matches, making the singles performances of Lakshya and Ayush Shetty, alongside the critical doubles rubber featuring Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, absolutely vital to India's hopes.

Agony for India as the dreaded fourth-place finish strikes again! Raiza Dhillon hits 3 out of 4 clay targets, but it is just not enough to save her.

A flawless 4 for 4 from Jiang at the top, a 3 out of 4 from Ornybay, and another perfect 4 from Imprasertsuk means Raiza is officially eliminated. No individual skeet medal for India today, but what a valiant effort from the young shooter!

Podium finish confirmed! Mirabai Chanu is guaranteed at least an Asian Games silver medal. She currently holds the overall lead, though Ri Song-gum remains heavily favored to overtake her.

The battle for bronze ended in heartbreak as a severely injured Fang Wan-lin attempted a grueling 110kg lift to displace Luluk Wijayana; she ultimately collapsed under the weight in a distressing moment that left commentators questioning the decision to let her lift.

Next up on the turf: India vs Thailand in the women's hockey group stage! The Women in Blue are riding a massive wave of momentum after blowing past Uzbekistan 19-0 and Indonesia 17-1.

With the attackers in absolutely clinical form, fans should buckle up for what could easily be another spectacular goal-fest!

SENSATIONAL LIFT! Mirabai Chanu clutched up after raising her opening attempt to 107kg! She gets the white lights with an absolute beauty of a lift, clearing the weight comfortably to storm straight into the silver-medal spot!

Great concentration from Raiza Dhillon! You could see her visualizing the routine just moments before her turn, and it paid off as she breaks 3 out of 4 targets.

That brings her total score to 14, placing her fourth as the final intensifies!

The weight declarations are in, and the battle lines are drawn! Mirabai Chanu opens at 106kg, a tactical move in her pet lifting style that puts her in direct striking distance to snatch the silver medal position away from Indonesia's Wijayana (100kg).

Ri Song-gum looks in a league of her own at a towering 116kg, but the race for the remaining podium spots is wide open!

Heartbreak for India in the fencing strip as GN Kumaresan bows out in the pre-quarterfinals, falling 11-15 to Artyom Sarkissyan. Kumaresan looked spectacular early on, flying to a 4-1 cushion, but the Kazakh fencer clawed his way back to lead 8-7 at the end of the first period.

Kumaresan threw everything he had into a late-match rally, but Sarkissyan kept his composure to seal the match and eliminate the last Indian in the men's sabre individual draw.

Ankush Panghal advanced to the men's 80kg Round of 16 after securing a comfortable 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Bahrain's Hamsa Vogel.

The Indian boxer dictated the tempo from start to finish, pacing himself through a quiet final round while effortlessly frustrating a tiring opponent who struggled to land any clean strikes. Ankush marches into the next round carrying great composure and momentum.

It is time for the women's skeet final, and India has double the reason to cheer with Raiza Dhillon and Parinaaz Dhaliwal both in the mix for a medal! Quick rules check for our viewers: this is a shotgun event where shooters target flying clay birds fired from high and low houses.

Strategy is key here, the field will shoot 10 targets before the lowest scorers are gradually eliminated, and because there are no separate lanes, the finalists will rotate and shoot from the exact same spot one by one.

Ankush Panghal kicked off his men's 80kg Asian Games campaign in style, registering a flawless 5-0 unanimous victory over Bahrain’s Vogel Hamsa in the Round of 32.

It was total dominance on the mat as the Indian men's kabaddi team cruised past Bangladesh to secure their third straight group-stage win.

Remaining undefeated in their campaign, the clinical Indians now shift their focus to tomorrow's final group-stage showdown against Chinese Taipei.

That is an absolute masterclass in dominance!

Winning 11-0 in the opening game sets a massive statement, and wrapping up the entire match in just 15 minutes shows exactly why they are a pair to watch out for.

With Manush Shah and Diya Chitale carrying this kind of red-hot momentum into the mixed doubles quarterfinals, India's chances in the table tennis arena are looking incredibly strong. It will be exciting to see if they can maintain this clinical edge in the next round!

BRONZE FOR INDIA AND IT'S HISTORIC! Jay Meena's incredible run comes to an end in the semifinals, bowing out 2-4 against Japan's Takuya Kurosaka.

Down 0-3, Meena showed incredible heart to win consecutive games and push it to 2-3, but Kurosaka managed to shut the door right at the finish line. Even with the defeat, Meena stands tall as the man who secured India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis!

AND SHE NAILS IT CRITICALLY! A spectacular third consecutive good lift at 87kg wraps up a perfect snatch round for Mirabai Chanu! She grabs a slim one-kilogram lead at the top of the event standings.

The pressure shifts right back over to the competition, with Wijayana walking out next for a massive 88kg attempt!

Two for two! Mirabai Chanu stepped up the weight to 85kg and locked it out cleanly, showing superb composure to maintain her strong start.

India's weightlifting powerhouse Mirabai Chanu launched her campaign with a flawless opening lift of 83kg, clearing the bar with absolute ease to settle any early nerves.