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- 1India in focus as Asian Games 2026 reaches Day 8โAsian Games 2026 live, September 27: Know India scores, updates and results from Day 8
Coverage of the Asian Games 2026 on September 27 centres on India's scores, updates and results from Day 8 of the competition. Sports outlets are tracking how Indian athletes are faring across events as the Games, hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, move into their second week, with medal standings and key match outcomes drawing particular attention from Indian audiences.
- 2Lakshya Sen out, PV Sindhu into Asian Games badminton quarter-finalsโผAsian Games 2026 badminton: Lakshya Sen knocked out; PV Sindhu reaches quarter-finals
Indian badminton had a mixed day at the 2026 Asian Games: Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the men's singles, while PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals. Sindhu remains India's main medal hope in the sport as the tournament in Japan heads into its decisive stages.
- 3Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 athletics results page goes liveโผ20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
A live results and medallists page for athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has been published on the official Olympics website, listing results and medallists as they come in. The Games, hosted in Japan's Aichi prefecture and Nagoya, are the region's biggest multi-sport event, and attention is building around the athletics programme ahead of and during the competition.
- 4India's medals tally tracked ahead of Asian Games 2026โผAsian Games 2026: India medals tally and winners list - full table
Attention is turning to India's expected medal count at the Asian Games 2026, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A full table tracking India's medals tally and winners list has been published as fans and analysts anticipate another strong showing by Indian athletes following record hauls in recent editions of the multi-sport event.
- 5PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda fall in Asian Games quarter-finalsโAsian Games 2026 badminton: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda lose in quarter-finals as India campaign ends
India's badminton campaign at the 2026 Asian Games is over after PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda both lost their quarter-final matches, ending the country's hopes of a medal in the sport at the Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Sindhu, a multiple world championship medallist, fell short alongside the young Unnati Hooda, leaving India without badminton representation in the later rounds.
- 6Puripol Boonson shatters 200m Asian Games record in heatsโผAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Man on fire Puripol Boonson shatters 200m Games record in heats
Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson broke the Asian Games 200m record during the heats at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games. The teenager's record-setting run in the preliminary round has drawn attention to his form ahead of the later rounds, with fans and athletics followers closely watching his pursuit of a medal in the event.
- 7India faces Iran in Asian Games kabaddi finalโ๐ด ASIAN GAMES 2026 LIVE | INDIA vs IRAN KABADDI FINAL ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ | INDIA vs JAPAN HOCKEY, ATHLETICS
India take on Iran in the kabaddi final at the 2026 Asian Games, with India also meeting Japan in hockey and Indian athletes competing in athletics events. The clashes are drawing major attention from Indian sports fans, with hundreds of thousands engaging with live coverage of the day's action across the Games.
- 8India men beat Iran to win ninth Asian Games kabaddi goldโผAsian Games 2026 kabaddi: India men beat Iran to win gold medal; become nine-time champions
India's men's kabaddi team defeated Iran to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, securing their ninth title as champions of the sport at the Games. Iran settled for silver. India has long dominated Asian Games kabaddi, and this latest victory extends its record as the most successful men's team in the event's history.
- 9India wins kabaddi gold double at Asian Games Day 7โผIndia at Asian Games 2026, Day 7: Kabaddiโs golden double; Sawan Barwal records marathon silver - as it happened
India had a strong seventh day at the 2026 Asian Games, with both its kabaddi teams winning gold medals and distance runner Sawan Barwal taking silver in the men's marathon. The results extended India's medal haul at the Games in Japan and kept attention on the country's traditional team sports and growing athletics programme.
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Sprinter Shanti Pereira won silver in the women's 100m at the Asian Games, telling The Straits Times, 'I love the pressure now.' Interest is also building around her 200m event, with searches linking the Singapore athlete to the Asian Games 2026 programme in Japan. Pereira is one of Singapore's highest-profile track athletes after her breakthrough sprint results in recent years.
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Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026, with reports detailing the reasons behind his absence from the event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The news has drawn attention from fans and sports media, given that Chopra has been India's biggest athletics star and a headline attraction at recent multi-sport events.
- 12Sawan Barwal wins historic marathon silver at Asian Games 2026โผAsian Games 2026: Sawan Barwal wins historic marathon silver; Tajinderpal Singh Toor completes medal hat-trick
India's Sawan Barwal won a historic silver medal in the marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, while shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor completed a medal hat-trick at the event. Barwal's medal marks a significant achievement for Indian distance running, and Toor's third consecutive Asian Games medal extends his dominance in the shot put, adding to India's strong athletics showing in Japan.
- 13Shanti Pereira targets historic 200m final against Chen Yujie at Asian GamesโผAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Shanti Pereira out to run historic women's 200m final vs Chinese teen phenom Chen Yujie
Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira is chasing a place in a historic women's 200m final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where she is expected to face Chinese teenage sprint sensation Chen Yujie. The matchup is being billed as a highlight of the athletics programme, pitting Asia's established sprint star against one of the sport's fastest-rising young talents.
- 14Asian Games 2026: India's Day 7 results and updatesโAsian Games 2026 live, September 26: Know India scores, updates and results from Day 7
Coverage tracks India's performance on Day 7 of the Asian Games 2026, with live scores, updates and results for Indian athletes across events on September 26. Readers are following how India's contingent is faring in the medal standings and which competitors advanced or won on the day.
- 15Anahat Singh, Abhay chase squash gold as Tejaswin Shankar defends decathlon lead at Asian GamesโผAsian Games 2026 India schedule today, September 27: Anahat Singh, Abhay eye squash gold; Tejaswin Shankar defends decathlon lead
India's schedule at the 2026 Asian Games on September 27 features Anahat Singh and Abhay competing for squash gold, while Tejaswin Shankar looks to hold on to his lead in the decathlon. The day is being closely followed by Indian fans hoping for more medals from the country's athletes in Japan.
- 16India edge past Japan to reach Asian Games hockey semi-finalsโผAsian Games 2026 hockey: India edge past Japan to qualify for semi-finals
India's men's hockey team has beaten Japan to secure a place in the semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The narrow win keeps India on course for the title, which carries direct qualification to the next FIH Hockey World Cup. Reactions are focused on India's discipline under pressure against a strong Japanese side.
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India and Pakistan have launched their T20 cricket campaigns at the Asian Games 2026, with both rivals chasing medals in the sport's Asian championship event. Coverage highlights the renewed cricketing rivalry on a multi-sport stage, with attention on how the two teams perform against other Asian sides in the tournament.
- 18Yulo wins Philippines' first gold at 2026 Asian Gamesโ'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has won the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, calling the achievement 'like winning the Olympics.' The two-time Olympic champion's victory has drawn wide celebration in the Philippines, where he is regarded as the country's top gymnast following his Paris 2024 triumphs.
- 19India at Asian Games 2026 boxing: schedule, results and medalsโผIndia at Asian Games 2026 boxing: Know schedule, scores, results and medal winners - full list
Attention is turning to India's boxing campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, with fans and sports outlets looking for the full schedule, scores, results and medal winners for the Indian squad. The Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, are a key stop on the road toward the Olympics, and Indian boxing has historically been a strong medal source for the country at the continental event.
- 20Football at Asian Games 2026: Schedule and standings releasedโผFootball at Asian Games 2026: Full schedule, all results, groups and standings โ complete list
A complete guide to football at the 2026 Asian Games has been published, laying out the full match schedule, groups, standings and results for the tournament in Japan. The listing covers the men's and women's competitions from the group stage through to the knockout rounds, giving fans and teams a single reference point as anticipation builds for the multi-sport event.
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India's star javelin thrower and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. No detailed explanation was given in the coverage, leaving the specific reason for his absence unclear. Chopra has been India's biggest athletics draw in recent years, so news that he will sit out the continental showpiece has drawn wide attention.
- 22Carlos Yulo Wins Two Golds for Philippines at Asian Gamesโ"Deja vu moment, from the Olympics to Asian Games!" ๐ฅ๐ฅ Chloe San Jose couldn't be prouder of Carlos Yulo as he brings home two gold medals for the Philippines at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Link to full story in the comments.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo has claimed two gold medals for the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, drawing comparisons to his double-gold performance at the Paris Olympics. His partner Chloe San Jose publicly celebrated the feat, calling it a 'deja vu moment' and praising him as he again delivered two top podium finishes for his country.
- 23Ankush Panghal secures India's first boxing medal at Aichi Nagoya 2026โNEWS FLASH: 1st BOXING MEDAL ASSURED FOR INDIA in AICHI NAGOYA 2026 ANKUSH PANGHAL is through to SEMIS of Men's 80kg Bea
Indian boxer Ankush Panghal has guaranteed India its first boxing medal at the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games by reaching the men's 80kg semi-finals. He defeated Nekruz Salimov 5-0 in the quarter-finals. Reaching the semis assures at least a bronze, and Indian sports fans are celebrating the result.
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India completed a kabaddi golden double at the Asian Games 2026, with both the men's and women's teams defeating Iran in their finals to retain their titles. NDTV spoke to players Ritu Negi and Pinky Roy after the women's victory, while Neeta Dhadwe, coach of the women's team, spoke about savouring the gold. Searches for live coverage and highlights have surged as fans celebrate India's continued dominance in the sport.
- 25Shooting at Asian Games 2026: India results and medal winnersโShooting at Asian Games 2026: Scores, schedule, India results, medal winners - full list
Attention is on the shooting programme at the Asian Games 2026, with reports compiling scores, the full schedule, India's results and a list of medal winners. India's shooting squad is a traditional powerhouse at the Asian Games, and fans are tracking how its shooters are faring as events conclude and medals are decided.
- 26Asian Games 2026 javelin throw: Nadeem, Tharanga headline contendersโผAsian Games 2026 javelin throw: Rumesh Tharanga, Arshad Nadeem among contenders - schedule, match time, where to watch live
Attention is turning to the javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga and Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named among the leading medal contenders. Fans are also looking up the event schedule, start times and where to watch the competition live as the continental showpiece approaches.
- 27India one win from squash gold as Shankar defends decathlon lead at Aichi-Nagoya Asian GamesโIndia's Asian Games 2026 schedule today, September 27: Anahat, Abhay Singh one win from squash gold as Tejaswin Shankar defends decathlon lead
On September 27, India's Asian Games 2026 spotlight falls on squash, where Anahat and Abhay Singh are each one win from gold medals, while Tejaswi Shankar holds the lead in the decathlon heading into the closing disciplines. Indian fans are tracking the day's schedule closely as the country chases more places on the podium in Aichi-Nagoya.
- 28Bhavani Devi and India finish Asian Games 2026 fencing without a medalโAsian Games 2026 fencing: Bhavani Devi and Co. finish without a medal
Indian fencers, led by Olympic sabre athlete Bhavani Devi, have completed their Asian Games 2026 fencing campaign without winning a medal. The result means India leaves the sport's events in Aichi-Nagoya empty-handed despite hopes of a podium finish. Attention now turns to how the squad rebuilds ahead of upcoming international qualifying events.
- 29Tom Kim to play Asian Games with South Korean military service at stakeโPresidents Cup 2026: With military service on the line, Tom Kim heading for Asian Games from Medinah, per report
South Korean golfer Tom Kim will head straight from the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah to compete at the Asian Games, according to a Golf Digest report. The decision matters because a medal at the Asian Games could earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service, a major factor in the careers of male Korean athletes.
- 30Anahat Singh hails Asian Games semi-final comeback as career-best winโผAsian Games 2026 squash: Anahat Singh calls semi-final comeback โbest winโ of her career
Indian squash player Anahat Singh described her comeback victory in the semi-finals at the Asian Games 2026 as the best win of her career. The young player fought back from behind to reach the final, and the result is being celebrated as a breakthrough moment for Indian squash at the continental showpiece.
- 31India's dressage team falls just short of medal at Asian Games 2026โNear medal miss in dressage team headlines Indiaโs Asian Games 2026 equestrian campaign
India's dressage team came close to a medal in the equestrian competition at the Asian Games 2026, but ultimately missed out on the podium. The near miss was the standout story of India's equestrian campaign at the Games, drawing attention to the country's progress in a discipline where it has historically struggled against more established regional rivals.
- 32Indonesia reaches Pokemon Unite final at Asian Games 2026โTim Pokemon Unite Indonesia melaju ke final Asian Games 2026 Tim nasional esports Indonesia melaju ke babak final nomor
Indonesia's national esports team has advanced to the final of the Pokemon Unite event at the 2026 Asian Games, after defeating their opponents in the previous round. The result is being reported by Indonesian news outlets, marking a strong run for the country in one of the Games' competitive gaming titles. Fans are following the team's progress as it now stands one win away from the gold medal.
- 33India face Afghanistan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-finalโIND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final: Schedule and watch India vs Afghanistan live streaming and telecast
India are set to play Afghanistan in a cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026, with the fixture drawing attention to its schedule and broadcast details. Fans are looking for information on live streaming and telecast options as both teams bid for a place in the medal rounds of the tournament's cricket competition.
- 34Archery at Asian Games 2026: What to knowโผArchery at Asian Games 2026: Scores, schedule, India results and medal winners - full list
Attention is turning to archery at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with an overview covering the competition schedule, scoring format, medal events and expected participation from India's archery team. Interest is focused on how India, a traditional archery power at the Asian Games, could fare in the recurve and compound events at the tournament, which will gather the continent's leading athletes in Aichi and Nagoya.
- 35India vs Pakistan looms at Asian Games 2026 cricketโWill India face Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 men's cricket?
Attention is on whether India and Pakistan will meet in the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. The draw and each team's participation remain points of speculation, and a possible India-Pakistan clash would be the biggest draw of the event, drawing wide interest from cricket fans across the region.
- 36Asian Games men's cricket quarter-final set for Nisshinโผ2nd Quarter-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Sep 28 2026
The second quarter-final of the Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition is scheduled for 28 September 2026 at Nisshin. The fixture will decide one of the semi-final spots in the tournament, with Asian cricket-playing nations contesting the medal places. Fans and cricket outlets are following the schedule ahead of the knockout rounds.
- 37Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar take Asian Games squash bronzeโAsian Games 2026 squash: Joshna Chinappa-Velavan Senthilkumar win mixed doubles bronze medal
Indian squash players Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar have won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the 2026 Asian Games. The pair reached the semi-finals of the competition, securing their place on the podium. Chinappa, a multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist, adds to her haul, with the result giving India another medal at the continental multi-sport event in Japan.
- 38Asian Games men's cricket quarter-final set for Nisshinโผ4th Quarter-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Sep 29 2026
The 4th quarter-final of the Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition is scheduled to take place at Nisshin on September 29, 2026. ESPN has published the fixture listing. The match will help decide which teams advance in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games, though details such as the competing nations have not been confirmed.
- 39India finish without medals in canoe sprint at Asian Games 2026โผIndia draw blank in canoe sprint at Asian Games 2026
India failed to win any medals in the canoe sprint events at the 2026 Asian Games, drawing a blank in the discipline. The result highlights the gap between Indian paddlers and the region's leading nations, with China and Japan traditionally dominating kayak and canoe events. Attention now turns to how India's canoeing programme plans to improve ahead of future continental and Olympic competitions.
- 40Japan's Kitaguchi Haruka targets 70m at Asian Games 2026โผAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Japan's Kitaguchi Haruka has her sights set on 70m. Can a home crowd help her get there?
Japanese javelin star Kitaguchi Haruka is aiming to break the 70-metre barrier at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026. Competing on home soil in Japan, she hopes the crowd support can push her to the milestone as she prepares for the continental showpiece.