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 9:29 AM IST
Sepak Takraw, Men's Team Regu: India lose 0-3 to Malaysia
Not so favourable news from Sepak Takraw. India lost 0-3 to Malaysia in their second Men's Team Regu group match.
Scores:
Match 1: India lost 1-2 (13-15, 15-11, 6-15)
Match 2: India lost 0-2 (9-15, 12-15)
Match 3: India lost 0-2 (11-15, 5-15)
India will now play Philippines in their third and final group match. Top two teams will advance to the quarterfinals.
- 22 Sept 2026 9:29 AM IST
Table Tennis, Women's Team Round of 16: Sreeja Akula leads in deciding match!
A good start for Sreeja Akula as she gained a 2-1 lead in the final match of the tie against Suthasini Sawettabutt.
After losing the first game 9-11, the Indian paddler made a good comeback to win the next 11-6.
She also had a very good lead in the third, but Suthasini made a good comeback to force extra points, and Sreeja eventually won it 12-10.
India is now just one game away from the quarterfinals.
- 22 Sept 2026 9:25 AM IST
Boxing, Women's 51kg: Sakshi Chaudhary downs Olympic medallist!
India's Sakshi Chaudhary, who had won a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games two months back, starts with a bang in Aichi-Nagoya.
She takes down 2024 Olympics bronze medallist Aira Villegas 5-0 in the women's 51kg Round 1.
- 22 Sept 2026 9:12 AM IST
Table Tennis, Women's Team Round of 16: Yashaswini Ghorpade delivers again! IND 2-2 THA
Yashaswini Ghorpade continues her strong run and registers back-to-back wins in the tie to keep India's hopes alive.
She defeated Orawan Paranang in straight games, 11-5, 11-8, 11-9, in the fourth match of the tie, levelling the scores at 2-2.
India number 1 Sreeja Akula will be in action in the final match of the tie, against Suthasini Saweetabutt. The winner of this match will progress to the last 8.
- 22 Sept 2026 9:00 AM IST
Badminton, Women’s Team quarterfinal: Treesa-Gayatri in lead
World Championship bronze medalist Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are leading in the match against Yuki Fukushima/ Mayu Matsumoto. They won the first game 21-17 and are leading 7-4 in the second.
- 22 Sept 2026 8:50 AM IST
Shooting, Mixed Air RIfle Team Final: India finishes in heartbreaking 4th place; misses out on medal
A disappointing end to India’s air rifle campaign as Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the mixed team event.
The pair scored 376.3 in the final, missing out on a podium finish as China, Japan and South Korea took the top three places after the first elimination.
Both Indian shooters ended with 10.7s in their final shots, but it was not enough to close the gap, and they finished 0.8 points behind third-placed South Korea, who scored 378.1.
- 22 Sept 2026 8:45 AM IST
Shooting, Mixed air RIfle Team Final: Elavenil and Parth remains in 4th place after 30 shots
The elimination will now kick in after six shots and India needs to find some good shots as they are trailing by 2 points to South Korea.
India 312.3
South Korea 314.3
- 22 Sept 2026 8:43 AM IST
Table Tennis, Women's Team: Diya Chitale loses!
India trails Thailand 1-2 in the women's round of 16 as Diya Chitale faced a tough 2-3 (7-11, 11-5, 11-7, 7-11, 11-13) defeat to Jinnipa Sawettabutt
Now, Yashaswini Ghorpade will be in action in the fourth match of the tie against Orawan Paranang.
This will be a must-win match for the youngster if India wants to stay alive.
- 22 Sept 2026 8:39 AM IST
Shooting, Mixed air RIfle Team Final: Elavenil and Parth in 4th place after 20 shots
Not a good start to the final for the Indian pair as they are currently in a non-medal position, having a score of 207.9 points after 20 shots.
They are trailing the third-place Korean team by a big margin of 1.3. China is currently leading the pack with a score of 211.9.
