Asian Games
Asian Games 2026: Women's cricket brings India's first gold - Highlights
Highlights from Asian Games 2026 on September 22, with India in action in cricket, badminton, shooting, hockey, table tennis, kabaddi, boxing, wushu and more.
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India finally opened its gold medal account at the Asian Games 2026 on September 22, with the women’s cricket team beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain the title.
Batting first, India posted 216, powered by a 99-run opening stand between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, followed by a late assault from Richa Ghosh. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 in 15.4 overs, with India’s spinners sharing the wickets.
Badminton provided another major boost as India’s men’s team secured a medal by beating Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen began the tie with a three-game win over Kodai Naraoka before Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated former world champions Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi. Ayush Shetty then sealed the tie against Koki Watanabe.
On the hockey field, India’s men produced another dominant display, defeating Sri Lanka 16-1. Jugraj Singh scored four goals while Abhishek added three.
Wushu also added to India’s medal tally, with Roshibina Devi reaching the podium in the women’s 60kg category. In boxing, Sakshi Chaudhary defeated 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Aira Villegas 5-0, while Jadumani Singh also began his campaign with a unanimous win.
There were setbacks too. Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane finished fourth in the mixed 10m air rifle, while India’s women’s badminton team lost 1-3 to Japan in the quarterfinals. The women’s table tennis team also bowed out after losing 0-3 to North Korea in the last eight.
India’s men’s badminton medal ensures another podium finish, while several other events remain in contention as the Games continue.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 22 Sept 2026 4:09 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 6-0 Sri Lanka
24' GOAL DISALLOWED! Jugraj Singh thought he had completed his hat-trick with another penalty-corner strike, with Abhishek providing the injection. The goal went under review and was eventually disallowed. India remain 6-0 ahead.
- 22 Sept 2026 4:05 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 6-0 Sri Lanka
22' GOAL! Jugraj adds another to his tally with a superb strike from yet another penalty corner. India extend their lead to 6-0.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:57 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 5-0 Sri Lanka
17' GOAL! Abhishek adds a second to his tally with a brilliant finish from the middle of the circle. What a goal! India now lead 5-0.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:54 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 4-0 Sri Lanka!
16' GOAL! What a goal from captain Harmanpreet Singh! India strike early in the second quarter to extend their lead to 4-0.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:50 PM IST
Wushu, Men's 56 Kg Quarterfinals: Aryan loses 1-2 to Uzbekistan; misses out on medal
Aryan faced a 1-2 defeat to Saydullo Abdurashitov of Uzbekistan in the quarters and missed out on his first-ever Asian Games medal.
The 17-year-old had a very good start to the competition, winning the first round 5-0, but then the Uzbek came back and clinched the next two rounds and handed him a defeat.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:50 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 3-0 Sri Lanka
End of 1st Quarter: India head into the first-quarter break with a commanding 3-0 lead over Sri Lanka. Mandeep Singh, Jugraj Singh and Abhishek have all found the net as India dominate proceedings.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:47 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 3-0 Sri Lanka
11' GOAL! India add a third as Abhishek finds the net after Manpreet Singh starts the attack from the edge of the circle. India are in complete control with a 3-0 lead, with four minutes left in the first quarter.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:44 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
10' GOAL! Jugraj Singh doubles India’s lead with a superb strike from India’s second penalty corner. What a goal! India now lead Sri Lanka 2-0.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:37 PM IST
Field Hockey: India 1-0 Sri Lanka
Field Hockey: India 1-0 Sri Lanka
5' GOAL! Mandeep Singh puts India ahead with a well-placed field goal from the right side, finishing off a fine pass from Abhishek. India lead 1-0.
- 22 Sept 2026 3:34 PM IST
3' Field Hockey: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
India and Sri Lanka are level at 0-0 early in the first quarter, with three minutes played in the men’s Group Stage clash.
