Asian Games
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Kabaddi delivers twin gold, Tajinderpal wins silver – Highlights
Highlights from Asian Games 2026 on September 26, with India chasing kabaddi gold, while Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, Anahat Singh and other Indian athletes compete across sports.
Indian women kabaddi team after winning gold. (Photo credit: PTI)
Asian Games 2026: India will have two major opportunities to add gold medals to its Asian Games 2026 tally on Saturday, with both the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams featuring in their respective finals against Iran.
The women’s team takes on Iran at 9:30 AM IST, followed by the men’s final at 2:30 PM, giving India a chance to finish the day with two kabaddi titles.
There is plenty more medal action on the cards. India’s women’s 50m rifle 3P final is scheduled for 9:30 AM, while squash has two major semifinal clashes. Anahat Singh faces Japan’s S. Watanabe at 10:30 AM, while Abhay Singh takes on Pakistan’s M. Irfan at 11:15 AM.
The badminton singles events also enter a crucial stage, with Lakshya Sen facing Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew at 6:00 AM. Unnati Hooda and PV Sindhu are also in women’s singles action, while Ayush Shetty and the Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pair feature later in the morning.
India’s hockey team takes on Japan at 1:30 PM, while Indian boxers and fencers will also be in action.
The athletics programme features several finals, including the men’s shot put, men’s triple jump, women’s 400m and men’s 400m, alongside the continuing decathlon.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 26 Sept 2026 3:19 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: India pushes Iran for All OUT!
India pushes Iran on the brink of an all out! And ALL OUT it is. REVENGE!
Score: India 29-24 Iran
- 26 Sept 2026 3:16 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: A tough match
Iran now reduced to only three men. Make it two in the very next raid from the Iranians. But, Irans look strong with two point defense.
Score: India 24-23 Iran
- 26 Sept 2026 3:13 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: India take lead
Another successful defense from India. But Iran responds well.
Score: India 22-21 Iran
- 26 Sept 2026 3:11 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: Iran on do or die raid
Now, India on do or die! They cover up the defecit and momentum with India at 20-all.
- 26 Sept 2026 3:09 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: Second half begins
Two back-to-back successful attack and a tackle. They extend lead by three points.
Score: India 17-20 Iran
- 26 Sept 2026 3:02 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: Iran in lead after first half
India had the last raid in the first quarter and Iran tackles successfuly, with this leads 18-17 in the match.
Score: India 17-18 Iran
- 26 Sept 2026 3:01 PM IST
Full-time: India 2-0 Japan!
India secure a comfortable 2-0 win over Japan, with Abhishek opening the scoring in the first quarter and Harmanpreet Singh doubling the lead in the third.
- 26 Sept 2026 2:58 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: India regains lead
India finally levels score! Arjun's raid gets India the lead again. And then defuse Iran's attack. Last two minutes to go in first half.
Score: India 14-14 Iran
- 26 Sept 2026 2:57 PM IST
57' Hockey: Japan win a penalty corner!
Despite a poor injection, Japan work a good chance and the final shot goes just wide after hitting the post.
India 2-0 Japan
- 26 Sept 2026 2:54 PM IST
Kabaddi, Men's Team Final: ALL OUT for India!
India is awarded a bonus but Iran is challenging that. But referral stays in India's favour.
But in Iran's raid its an ALLLLL OUTTT for India. Their second in this tournament.
One point lead for Iran.
Score: India 13-14 Iran
