Asian Games 2026: Who are India's medal contenders today on September 29 (Day 10)?
Day 10 is headlined by trap shotgun finals, featuring Kynan Chenai and Shapath Bharadwaj.
At the Asian Games 2026, following a tremendous Day 9 highlighted by multi-medal returns across pistol shooting and evening track events, the Indian contingent enters Day 10 with a loaded schedule.
Day 10 features trap shotgun finals, high-stakes boxing semi-finals, and a massive evening athletics programme highlighted by middle-distance finals and the 4x400m and 4x100m relays.
Who are India’s medal contenders today on September 29?
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Shooting – Neeru, Manisha Keer, Aashima Ahlawat
The trio of experienced trap marksmen Manisha Keer, Neeru, and Aashima Ahlawat will navigate the final stage of the qualification rounds before turning their sights on the individual final scheduled for 10:30 AM IST.
Boxing – Ankush Panghal
India’s medal count in the boxing ring is set to rise as Ankush Panghal steps between the ropes at 11:00 AM IST in the Men’s 80kg Semifinal.
Boxing – Narender Berwal
Immediately following the light-heavyweight bout, veteran heavyweight Narender Berwal enters the ring at 11:30 AM IST in the Men’s 90+kg Semifinal.
Shooting – Shapath Bharadwaj, Kynan Chenai, Ahvar Rizvi
Following the women’s event, the men’s trap shooters will conclude their competition with the individual final slated for 12:00 PM IST at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery.
Olympian Kynan Chenai, Asian Games medallist Shapath Bharadwaj, and Ahvar Rizvi are leading the Indian challenge.
Athletics – Dev Kumar Meena, Kuldeep Kumar
Evening field events at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium begin at 2:50 PM IST with the Men’s Pole Vault Final. Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar will represent India in this event.
Athletics – Pooja, Supriya Basavaraju
Pooja and Supriya Basavaraju will fly the Indian tricolour and attempt to clear the bar at heights ranging from 1.82m to 1.85m.
Athletics – Anushka Yadav, Tanya Chaudhary
Throws take center stage inside the cage at 4:05 PM IST with the Women’s Hammer Throw Final. India fields national squad throwers, Anushka Yadav and Tanya Chaudhary.
Athletics – Pooja
Pooja, doubling up from earlier middle-distance races, steps into the two-lap contest where tactical positioning on the bell lap will be crucial.
Athletics – Mohammed Afsal
A seasoned competitor on the Asian circuit, Afsal thrives in fast, contested two-lap races.
Athletics – Gulveer Singh, Avinash Sable
India fields a powerhouse double act featuring Hangzhou 10,000m medallist Gulveer Singh and Asian Games steeplechase champion Avinash Sable.
Athletics – Indian Mixed, Women’s & Men’s Relay Squads
India’s sprint squad will look to execute seamless baton exchanges to challenge Southeast and East Asian sprint teams for a podium spot.
Which Indian boxers will compete on Day 10 of the Asian Games 2026?
Ankush Panghal fights in the men’s 80kg semi-final at 11:00 AM IST. Narender follows in the men’s 90+kg semi-final at 11:30 AM IST.
When are the trap shooting finals on Day 10, and who is competing for India?
The women’s trap final is at 10:30 AM IST, with Neeru, Manisha Keer and Aashima Ahlawat competing. The men’s final follows at 12:00 PM IST at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery. India’s shooters there are Kynan Chenai, Shapath Bharadwaj and Ahvar Rizvi.
Which Indian runners and relay teams will be in action on Day 10?
Pooja and Mohammed Afsal run in the middle-distance finals, and Gulveer Singh and Avinash Sable are also on the track. India’s mixed, women’s and men’s relay squads close out the evening session.
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