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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 4:26 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, 2-2!
Match 1: Nima Alamian made the early running, moving 2-0 ahead, but Harmeet Desai has responded well to level the score at 2-2. With India trailing 0-2 in the team tie, Harmeet will be looking to build on the comeback and put India on the board.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:22 PM IST
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Must win for India!
Game 3: Harmeet Desai takes on Nima Alamian with India needing a strong response after Iran won the opening two games. Harmeet will look to keep India alive in the men's team tie and put pressure back on the Iranian side.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:20 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji wins 3-0!
Game 2: Manav Thakkar goes down 0-3 to 16-year-old Benyamin Faraji 11-6, who completes a straight-games victory to put Iran 2-0 ahead against India in the men's team tie. Manav fought hard throughout, but Faraji held his nerve to close out the contest.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:18 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 8-6!
Match 3: Benyamin Faraji has extended his lead to 8-6 against Manav Thakkar. Manav is fighting to stay alive in Game 2, but Faraji is now just three points away from completing a 3-0 sweep.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:17 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 4-3
Match 3: Benyamin Faraji holds a slender 4-3 lead over Manav Thakkar. Manav is battling hard to keep India alive in Game 2, but Faraji continues to apply pressure after taking the first two matches.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:13 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji wins Match 2!
Match 2: Benyamin Faraji completes the comeback to beat Manav Thakkar 11-6. Manav had led 5-2 early on, but Faraji turned the match around and now leads 2-0 in Game 2.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:12 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 7-6!
Match 2: Manav Thakkar has let his early advantage slip as Benyamin Faraji fights back from 2-5 down to lead 7-6. Manav needs to steady himself quickly and regain the momentum in this closely fought match.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:08 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Manav leads 5-2!
Match 2: Manav Thakkar has bounced back strongly after losing the opening match, racing into a 5-2 lead against Benyamin Faraji. India need Manav to convert this advantage and level the match score in Game 2.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:06 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji wins Match 1!
Match 1: Benyamin Faraji comfortably closes out the opening match 11-2 against Manav Thakkar. Faraji controlled the contest from the start and gives Iran the early advantage in Game 2.
- 20 Sept 2026 4:04 PM IST
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 8-1!
Match 1: Benyamin Faraji has opened up a commanding 8-1 lead against Manav Thakkar. Manav is struggling to find a way back into the match as the Iranian moves closer to taking the opening match of Game 2.
