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Asian Games 2026: Elavenil wins two silvers as India assures more medals in MMA, cricket - Highlights
All the highlights from the 2026 Asian Games as Suchika Tariyal, Deepika Sehrawat make history.
Elavenil Valarivan scored 200.9 points in women’s 10m Air Rifle final. (Photo credit: PTI)
India enjoyed a productive day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, September 20, winning two silver medals in shooting and assuring medals in MMA and women’s cricket.
Elavenil Valarivan was at the centre of India’s medal haul, winning silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event and then helping the Indian women’s team secure another silver alongside Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod. Elavenil scored 252.4 in the individual final, finishing behind Japan’s Hinata Taichi.
India also made history in MMA as Suchika Tariyal defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the women’s Traditional 60kg quarterfinal, assuring India its first-ever Asian Games MMA medal.
In cricket, the Indian women’s team stormed into the gold medal match with a 114-run win over Bangladesh. Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls as India posted 195/4 before bowling Bangladesh out for 81.
Elsewhere, India’s women’s hockey team thrashed Uzbekistan 19-0, while the men defeated Indonesia 13-1. The women’s badminton team also advanced with a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan.
India will return to action on Monday with more medal opportunities.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 20 Sept 2026 4:53 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Alamian wins Match 3!
Match 3: Nima Alamian takes the third match 11-3 against Harmeet Desai. After a hard-fought 15-13 win in Match 2, Harmeet could not maintain the momentum as Alamian regained control. Iran now lead 2-1 in Game 3.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:52 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Alamian leads 7-2!
Match 3: Nima Alamian has opened up a 7-2 lead against Harmeet Desai. After Harmeet levelled the match score with a 15-13 win in Match 2, Alamian has responded strongly and is putting the Indian under pressure again.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:50 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Alamian leads 2-0!
Match 3: Nima Alamian has made a quick start, moving 2-0 ahead against Harmeet Desai. Harmeet levelled the match score at 1-1 after winning the previous match 15-13 and will now look to respond quickly.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:48 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Harmeet wins Match 2!
Match 2: Harmeet Desai finally breaks through in another marathon finish, beating Nima Alamian 15-13. After being locked at 13-13, Harmeet won the next two points to level the match score at 1-1. Iran still lead 1-0 in Game 3.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:47 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, 13-13!
Match 2: This is turning into another marathon for Harmeet Desai and Nima Alamian, with the score now tied at 13-13. After the 10-12 defeat in Match 1, Harmeet is once again locked in a deuce battle and desperately needs to find the breakthrough.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:44 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, 11-11!
Match 2: Another tense finish is unfolding as Nima Alamian and Harmeet Desai are locked at 11-11. After losing the opening match 10-12, Harmeet is again being pushed into a deuce battle as he looks to level the match score.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:38 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Alamian leads 7-5!
Match 2: Nima Alamian has edged ahead 7-5 against Harmeet Desai. After the tight finish in the opening match, Harmeet will need another strong fightback to prevent Iran from extending its lead in Game 3.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:33 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Alamian wins Match 1
Match 1: Nima Alamian holds his nerve in a tense finish to beat Harmeet Desai 12-10. Harmeet fought back brilliantly from 3-7 down to level the score at 9-9 and then 10-10, but Alamian won the final two points to take the opening match. Iran lead 1-0 in Game 3.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:31 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, 10-10!
Match 1: Harmeet Desai has completed a remarkable fightback to level the score at 10-10 against Nima Alamian after trailing 3-7 earlier. Neither player is giving an inch now, with the opening match going into a tense deuce finish.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:27 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Alamian leads 7-3!
Match 1: Nima Alamian has regained control after Harmeet Desai levelled the score at 2-2. The Iranian has now opened up a 7-3 lead, putting Harmeet under pressure as he looks to fight back and keep India in contention.
