Asian Games Japan 2026: India's Medal Surge and Team Results Update

India's campaign at the asian games japan 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya has seen a strong start, characterized by a high volume of goals in field sports and precision in shooting. As of September 21, 2026, the asian games 2026 medal tally for India is being bolstered by a mix of individual brilliance in shooting and a historic breakthrough in combat sports, though racket sports have provided a more volatile experience.

Shooting and MMA: Early Medal Breakthroughs

Shooting has been a reliable source of medals for the Indian contingent. In the men's 10m air rifle individual final, India achieved a double podium finish, with Himanshu Dhillon securing silver and Rudrankksh Patil taking bronze [1]. The men's team also earned silver in the 10m air rifle team event, though they finished behind a world-record performance by China [1].

The women's shooting team mirrored this success; Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the individual 10m air rifle and added another silver in the team event alongside teammates Vidarsa Vinod and Sonam Maskar [2]. Beyond shooting, India marked a milestone in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as 36-year-old Suchika Tariyal claimed a bronze medal in the women's traditional 60kg category [1].

Field Dominance: Hockey and Kabaddi

India's field teams have displayed overwhelming offensive power. The women's hockey team produced some of the most lopsided scores of the tournament, including a 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan and a 17-1 win against Indonesia [1]. The men's hockey team also started strongly with a 13-1 win over Indonesia in Pool A [2].

In Kabaddi, India secured a comfortable 49-24 win against the host nation, Japan. According to reports, this victory continues India's unbeaten streak against Japan in Asian Games Kabaddi competitions [1].

Team Sports: Contrasting Fortunes in Racket Events

The results in racket sports have been a blend of dominance and disappointment. The men's badminton team advanced to the quarter-finals after a 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh, featuring straight-games wins from Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth [1]. Similarly, the women's table tennis team topped Group F following a 3-0 win over Pakistan [1].

Conversely, the men's table tennis team faced a tough exit in Group F, losing 0-3 to Iran. The tie was sealed by Nima Alamian, who defeated Harmeet Desai in a five-game match [2].

Women's Cricket: Gold Medal Quest

A highlight of the asian games 2026 india schedule is the women's cricket event. After defeating Bangladesh in the semifinals, the Indian women's team has progressed to the gold-medal match, where they will face Sri Lanka [2]. This final is currently the most anticipated fixture in the asian games 2026 cricket schedule.

Sport	Key Result / Medal	Outcome
Shooting (Men's 10m Air Rifle)	Silver (Dhillon), Bronze (Patil)	Individual Double Podium
Shooting (Women's 10m Air Rifle)	Silver (Valarivan)	Individual & Team Silver
MMA (Women's 60kg)	Bronze (Suchika Tariyal)	Historic First Medal
Women's Hockey	19-0 (vs Uzbekistan)	Dominant Start
Women's Cricket	Final vs Sri Lanka	Gold Medal Match