India at Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 3: India have a prime opportunity to expand their medal haul on Day 3 of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. With six medals already secured, the tally could well hit double digits today. All eyes turn to cricket, where the Indian women’s team face Sri Lanka in the gold medal match. Shooting, already responsible for five Indian medals, presents another podium opportunity as India have booked their place in the 10m Air Rifle mixed team final following qualification. In badminton, India’s women’s team is up against Japan in a tough quarter-final clash. Over in wushu, Roshibina Devi (women’s 60kg) and Aryan (men’s 54kg) are both just one win away from guaranteeing a medal. Meanwhile, the Indian men’s hockey team return to the pitch, alongside further potential medal chances in fencing and karate. (Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally)
Results So Far Today:
Shooting: Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane delivered a sensational qualification display in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, finishing second to book their place in the gold medal match.
Kabaddi: India produced a dominant performance in men’s Group A, dismantling South Korea 63-31 to lock down a convincing victory.
Soft Tennis: Jay Meena registered a clean 4-0 sweep against Pakistan’s Hussain Arain in men’s singles Group D, while Aadhya Tiwari fell 1-4 to Thailand’s Alisha Ziegler in women’s singles Group D.
Fencing: Both Sachin (Pool 5) and Hemash Singh (Pool 1) secured fourth-place finishes in their respective pools in the men’s individual foil.
Karate: Chetan Bhatt suffered a heartbreak in the men’s 84kg kumite semi-final, narrowly missing out on a spot in the final via the Senshu rule.
Swimming: Aryan Nehra touched the wall fourth in Final B of the men’s 1500m freestyle.
Wushu: Langlentombi Devi Hanjabam finished ninth in the women’s Nanquan final.
