Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Kabaddi delivers twin gold, Tajinderpal wins silver – Highlights

Athletics, Women's 200m: Harita Bhadra finishes second in heat 2; Qualifies for final

Harita Bhadra earned a direct spot to the final, finishing second in heat 2 with a time of 23.31s

Athletics, Women's 100m Hurdles: Nandhini K advances to the final as the 6th-best hurdler

Nandhini K clocked 13.48s to finish fourth in heat 2 but booked her spot in the final as the fastest non-automatic qualifier.

After Jyothi Yaaraji's withdrawal, Nandhini will be the only Indian in the final, as she finished round 1 as the sixth-fastest hurdler.

Athletics, Women's 100m Hurdles: National Record holder Jyothi Yarraji withdraws her name

Esports: India knocked out in the playoffs!

India lost 1-2 to Hong Kong, China in the Pokémon UNITE Group Stage Last Selection, with Hong Kong winning Sets 1 and 3. India took Set 2 but could not force a deciding fourth set.

Badminton, Men's Singles: Ayush Shetty loses in three games to Chou Tien Chen

Indian men's singles campaign came to an end

The last remaining Ayush Shetty bowed out to Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in three games, 16-21, 21-19, 17-21, in the round of 16.

India will not be able to defend its men's singles medal from the 2023 Asian Games, where HS Prannoy won bronze.

🚨#News l INDIA WINS GOLD IN MEN'S KABBADI 🥇🏆

Indian Men's Kabaddi team win India's 4th Gold by defeating Iran 40-34 and retain their title.

India had also defeated Iran in the 2023 Asian Games final to win the title.#Asiangames2026 #Asiangames #Kabaddi #AichiNagoya2026 pic.twitter.com/x4a2aeY8O3

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) September 26, 2026

Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: GOLD for India!

GOLD it is for India. India beat Iran 40-34!

Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: India 37-30 Iran

A free point from Iran adds to India's tally, but there's more drama as Aslam's raid goes upstairs for a review.

Will India get the benefit of the call? A crucial decision! 

Score: India 37-30 Iran

Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: India 36-29 Iran

Four minutes to go, and India have a seven-point cushion!

But this is kabaddi, momentum can shift in a matter of minutes. The pace remains fast, and Iran will be looking for a way back into the contest. India will try to hold.

Score: India 36-29 Iran

Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: India with SEVEN point lead

Its going to be interesting from here. The team that maintains their composure will march to the top of the podium.

Score: India 31-24 Iran