Asian Games 2026: Elavenil wins two silvers as India assures more medals in MMA, cricket - Highlights

Shooting, 10m Air Rifle Women's Individual final: Elavanil confirms the medal

With only three shooters remaining in the competition after 20 shots, Elavenil still held on to her lead at the top with a total score of  211.1, followed by Japan's Hinata at 210.8.

This means that she has confirmed her first-ever Individual Asian Games medal.

Hockey, India M v/s Indonesia: India to start campaign

The Indian men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, start as favourties for gold at the 2026 Asian Games.

Despite their recent string of performances, they are expected to coast to gold & secure an Olympic quota.

They open their campaign against Indonesia. Read full preview here.

Shooting, 10m Air Rifle Women's Individual final: Sonam Maskar finishes 6th, Elavanil still at the top

Elavenil further extends her lead at the top with two good shots, having a total score of 169.6 after 14 shots, followed by Korea's Ban at 168.2.

Meanwhile, Sonam dropped to 6th with a score of 167 and was eliminated from the competition after 16 shots.

Shooting, 10m Air Rifle Women's Individual final: Elavenil remains at top; Sonam enters top 4

Elavenil is maintaining her place at the top of the standings with a score of 126.9 after 12 shots, followed by Japan's Nobota at 126.5.

Meanwhile, Sonam had a brilliant two shots above the 10.5 mark and has now risen to the top 4 with a score of 125.5.

Shooting, 10m Air Rifle Women's Individual final: Elavenil remains at top after 10 shots

Another good series of five shots for the reigning world medalist Elavenil, as she maintained her place at the top of the standings with a score of 106, followed by Japan's Nobota at 105.3.

Meanwhile, Sonam had an identical score of 52.1 in her second series of five shots, rising above by one spot in the standings to 6th.

Shooting, 10m Air Rifle Women's Individual final: Elavenil at top after 5 shots

After the first five shots, Elavenil is at the top of the standings with a score of 53.1, followed by Japan's Nobota at 52.5.

Meanwhile, Sonam had a comparatively slower start, hitting 52.1 from her first five shots and is currently in 7th place.

Shooting, 10m Air Rifle Women's Individual final: Elavenil, Sonam in action

Elavenil Valarivan and Sonam Maskar will fight for the individual medals in the women's air rifle final.

In an 8-athlete final field, Elavenil and Sonam will be up against two athletes each from China, Japan and South Korea.

Table Tennis, Men's Team: India sweep Indonesia 3-0

Manush Shah completed the job with a 3-0 (11-9, 11-9, 12-10) win over Affan Pratama, as the Indian men’s team swept Indonesia 3-0 in their Group F opener.

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran set the tone by giving India an early lead, before Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah followed with wins in their respective matches.

India will next face Iran in their Group F match.

Cricket, India W v/s Bangladesh Semi: India win toss, opt to bat

Indian women's cricket team won the toss and have opted to bat against Bangladesh in the semifinal. 

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Table Tennis, Men's Team: Manush Shah in lead

It is Manush Shah vs Affan Pratama in the third match of India’s Group F tie against Indonesia.

Manush trailed 3-6 in the opening game but turned things around to win 11-9. 

The second game followed a similar script. Pratama raced to a 6-1 lead and was ahead 9-7, but Manush produced a late surge, winning four points on the trot to take the game 11-9 and move 2-0 ahead.