Nagoya: Continuing their impressive run at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, the Indian contingent added four more medals on the second day of the competition, bringing the nation’s overall tally to six. As the action intensifies, Indian fans have high expectations for Day 3, with the women’s cricket team eyeing a historic gold medal and shooters looking to extend their podium streak.
The highlight of Day 2 was the stellar performance at the shooting ranges. The Indian men’s 10m Air Rifle team displayed immense precision to clinch a silver medal. Building on this momentum, the individual events saw marksman Himanshu Dhillon secure a silver and Rudrankksh Patil bag a bronze medal in the same category. Adding to the joy, 36-year-old Suchika Tariyal scripted history by winning a rare bronze medal for India in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
In combat sports, Wushu players Aryan and Roshibina Devi delivered dominant performances in their respective bouts. Both athletes are now just one win away from assuring a medal for the country. Team events also brought a wave of positive news. India’s dominance in table tennis was on full display as both the men’s and women’s teams outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan with identical 3-0 sweeps.
In kabaddi, the men’s team overwhelmed host nation Japan with a 49-24 victory, while the women’s team comfortably defeated Bangladesh 42-21. Furthermore, the Indian men’s badminton squad confidently booked their spot in the next round by crushing Bangladesh 3-0.
Looking ahead to Day 3 (September 22), cricket is poised to dominate the headlines. The formidable Indian women’s cricket team, led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, will take on Sri Lanka in the highly anticipated gold medal match scheduled for 10:30 AM IST. Concurrently, the Indian men’s cricket team will launch their T20 campaign against Japan in their quarter-final fixture.
Shooting will once again remain a primary focus for medal hopefuls. Prospects look promising in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification, featuring the talented duo of Parth Mane and Elavenil Valarivan. The men’s and women’s skeet qualification events will also see top athletes like Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill, and Maheshwari Chauhan in action.
Other crucial matchups include the women’s badminton team facing a tough quarter-final test against Japan at 6:00 AM IST. Meanwhile, Indian athletes in equestrian, wushu, fencing, and soft tennis will look to advance their respective campaigns. With the momentum firmly on their side, the Indian contingent is poised for a significant medal haul on Day 3.