Update Asian Games 2026
-
21 golds, second-best ever: 10 things that went right for India at the Asian Games 2026
Other Sports | Oct 05, 2026, 05:21 PM ISTThe Indian contingent finished in fourth place in the medal standings at the Asian Games 2026, registering a whopping 21 gold medal victories. India performed brilliantly; on the same note, let us have a look at 10 things that went right for India at the Asian Games 2026.
-
China's golden fortress cracking? Why its gold tally dropped by 32 and overall by 42 at Asian Games
Other Sports | Oct 05, 2026, 01:44 PM ISTThe Chinese contingent finished atop the Asian Games 2026 medal standings. With 169 gold medals to its name, there were several medals that it missed out on as well. Signifying a drop of 32 gold medals at the Games as compared to the previous edition.
-
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Where did India finish in the standings after the event's conclusion?
Other Sports | Oct 04, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTWith the Asian Games 2026 edition coming to an end, let us have a look at the final medal tally after the event's conclusion and where the Indian contingent finished after several gold medal victories.
-
Antim Panghal settles for silver, loses women's 53 kg wrestling final against Moe Kiyooka
Other Sports | Oct 03, 2026, 06:21 PM ISTStar Indian wrestler Antim Panghal took on Japan's Moe Kiyooka in the women's 53 kg wrestling final at the Asian Games 2026, hoping to go for the gold. Panghal fell short and had to settle for the silver medal.
-
India men's hockey team secures historic back-to-back gold medals in Asian Games, beats Malaysia 5-1
Hockey | Oct 03, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTIndia retained the Asian Games men’s hockey gold with a 5-1 win over Malaysia, securing back-to-back titles for the first time. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra also found the net. India also sealed a 2028 Olympics berth.
-
Aman Sehrawat clinches gold medal, defeats North Korea's Han in 57kg freestyle wrestling
Other Sports | Oct 03, 2026, 03:43 PM ISTStar India wrestler Aman Sehrawat performed brilliantly in the men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling final, taking on North Korea's Han in the final, Aman went on to win the brilliantly and clinched the gold medal for India.
-
India vs Malaysia Hockey Final Highlights: India beat Malaysia 5-1 to clinch historic gold
Hockey | Oct 03, 2026, 08:42 PM ISTIndia face Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 hockey final, with gold and a direct 2028 Los Angeles Olympics berth at stake. India enter unbeaten after a thrilling 4-3 win over Pakistan, while Malaysia seek their first men’s Asian Games gold. Check live updates.
-
Who are T.T.V. Namboori, S.Viswanadh? Why do some of India players have unfamiliar names at Asiad?
Cricket | Oct 03, 2026, 02:01 PM ISTIndia beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games 2026 cricket gold. Fans were surprised by unfamiliar names on matchcards, which used players’ passport names: TTV Namboori (Tilak Varma), S Viswanadh (Sanju Samson) and Mani Shanker (Washington Sundar).
-
Team India brings home Asian Games gold, registers dominant 19-run win over Pakistan
Cricket | Oct 03, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTThe Indian team performed brilliantly as they took on Pakistan in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games 2026, taking on the side in Nisshin, India registered a dominant victory and brought home India's 19th gold medal at the event.
-
Neeraj Chauhan wins India's first medal in 16 years in men's recurve at Asian Games
Other Sports | Oct 03, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTIt is interesting to note that Neeraj Chauhan became just the second Indian, after Tarundeep Rai in 2010, to win a medal in individual recurve archery at the Asian Games.
-
Pranavi Urs sets history with India's first-ever gold in golf at Asian Games, Team India bags silver
Other Sports | Oct 03, 2026, 10:04 AM ISTThis time in the Asian Games, India opened its account in the golf event in which Pranavi Urs created history by winning the gold medal in the women's individual event, while due to her brilliant performance, India also managed to win the silver medal in the team event.
-
Asian Games 2026 cricket LIVE: India beat Pakistan to win gold medal in men's cricket
Cricket | Oct 03, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTThe Indian team put forth a brilliant showing in the first innings of their gold medal clash at the Asian Games 2026 against Pakistan. After posting 211 runs in the first innings, India has gotten off to a good start with the ball as well.
-
Asian Games 2026: 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod wins historic gold in women's individual recurve archery
Other Sports | Oct 03, 2026, 09:06 AM ISTTeenager Kumkum Mohod kept her composure under pressure to clinch gold in the women's individual recurve event at the Asian Games, defeating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a shoot-out on Saturday.
-
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Where does India stand after winning historic gold in women's hockey?
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTThe Indian contingent performed exceptionally well at the Asian Games 2026; the nation brought home a total of six gold medals on October 2nd, raising its medal tally to 76 by the end of the day with some brilliant showings.
-
Team India scripts history, defeats China in women's hockey final to clinch Asian Games' gold
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTThe Indian women's hockey team put forth an incredible performance as they defeated China in the women's hockey final at the Asian Games 2026. India registered a 1-0 victory in the clash, winning the gold again after 44 years.
-
Ace trap shooter Neeru Dhanda set to be the flag bearer at Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 05:53 PM ISTStar India trap shooter Neeru Dhanda is travelling back to Japan as she is set to be the women's flag bearer for India at the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony as the marquee event comes to a close in the coming days.
-
Sujeet Kalkal wins wrestling gold, defeats Abdulmazhid Kudiev in men's 65kg freestyle at Asian Games
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTStar India wrestler Sujeet Kalkal scripted a historic comeback against Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev, and clinched the gold medal in the 65kg men's freestyle wrestling, bringing home India's 15th gold at the Asian Games 2026.
-
Ankush Panghal defeats Kim Min-seong, wins gold in men's 80kg boxing at Asian Games 2026
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTStar India boxer Ankush Panghal performed brilliantly in the men's 80kg boxing final, as he defeated Kim Min-seong in the summit clash of the event at the Asian Games 2026, bringing home India's 14th gold at the Asian Games.
-
Parveen Hooda clinches gold in women's 65kg boxing final, defeats Chen by split decision
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 03:00 PM ISTParveen Hooda defeated Chinese Taipei's Chen in the women's 65 kg boxing final, bringing home India's 13th gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. She followed in the footsteps of Lovlina Borgohain and performed brilliantly in the clash.
-
Indian men's recurve archery team settles for silver after defeat against South Korea at Asian Games
Other Sports | Oct 02, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTThe trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan brought home the silver medal after losing to South Korea in the final of the men's recurve archery team event. Bringing home India's 71st medal at the event.