Asian Games 2026: Compound archers win 3 gold; Neeru-Kynan follow – Highlights
Archery, Men's Compound Team Final: India on the backfoot
India are on the backfoot early on. A perfect 60 from China to start off but the Indians falter. Kushal and Ganesh both come up with a nine each in that series.
IND 58-60 CHN
Squash, Men's Team Quarterfinal: India beats Kuwait 2-0 to confirm the medal
The defending champion Indian men's team advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Kuwait.
Veer Chotrani started the tie with a 3-1 (12-10, 8-11, 11-0, 11-5) win over Bader Almoghrebi and then Abhay Singh settled it with a straight-game (11-3, 11-4, 11-8) win against Ammar Altamimi.
India will next face the winner of the other quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia.
Boxing, Men's 90kg Semi: Kapil Pokhariya in action
Kapil Pokhariya will look to make it a fourth final for India in boxing. He goes up against Uzbekistan's Turabek Khabibullaev in men's 90kg.
Archery, Men's Compound Team Semis: India into the Final
India move into the final with an emphatic victory over South Korea in men's compound team.
They'll face China in a while for the gold medal, in what will be a repeat of the women's compound team final.
IND 236-229 KOR
Shooting, Mixed Team Final: Neeru Dhanda-Kynan Chenai wins India's second trap gold
The Indian pair of Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai put up a strong fight in the final, scoring 34 hits to top the final standings, ahead of Qatar and China.
This is India’s third medal in Trap shooting, following silver in the women’s team event and gold in the women’s individual event, bringing India’s Trap campaign to a close.
Archery, Men's Compound Team Semis: India on a roll
Four shots in the nine ring from South Korea as they falter badly. India continue their machine-like accuracy. A 59 once again with Kushal hitting a nine this time.
India are more or less assured a spot in the gold medal match with the final end left.
IND 178-171 KOR
Golf, Men's Round 1: Saptak Talwar finishes the first day in the top 3 with 4 under par
Saptak Talwar finished Day 1 at four-under par with a score of 66 and is tied for third place alongside three other golfers, just one shot behind Wei Wang (Chinese Taipei) and Kazuki Higa (Japan).
The other two Indians, Veer Ahlawat (+1) and Yuvraj Sandhu (+1), had a disappointing day, both carding 71 and finishing the day outside the top 20.
Meanwhile, the Indian team is tied for fifth place with a combined total of -3 from their top two golfers. Japan, South Korea and China currently lead the team standings.
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