Asian Games 2026: Who are India’s medal contenders today on September 30 (Day 11)?
India targets medals on Day 11 in archery, boxing, wrestling, and cycling
Following another blockbuster day at Aichi Nagoya featuring trap shotgun shootouts, boxing semifinals, and a massive evening relay sweep on the athletics track, the Indian contingent enters Day 11 with major podium opportunities across compound archery, boxing, wrestling, track cycling, judo, and shooting.
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Who are India’s medal contenders today on September 30 (Day 11)?
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Archery—Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, Kushal Dalal, Thirumuru Ganesh Mani Ratnam
India’s traditional global powerhouse discipline takes center stage in the morning session at Okazaki Central Park. The compound competition reaches its medal climax across all three team events, starting with the Women’s Team Semifinal at 5:30 AM IST featuring the trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep.
The mixed team pairing of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, followed by the Men’s Team featuring Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, Kushal Dalal, and Thirumuru Ganesh Mani Ratnam, will take over in the subsequent semifinal and medal clashes.
Shooting – Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Manisha Keer
Should the experienced tandem of Zoravar Singh Sandhu and Manisha Keer navigate the qualification series inside the top four brackets, they will advance to the medal shootouts from 9:30 AM IST onwards.
Boxing—Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Sumit Kundu, Kapil Pokhariya
Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain headlines the women’s contingent in the 75kg division, joined by Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Priya Ghanghas (60kg). On the men’s side, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sumit Kundu (70kg), and heavyweight Kapil Pokhariya (90kg) will deploy sharp lateral footwork and volume punching to punch their tickets into the finals.
Track Cycling – Meenakshi, Swasti Singh, Chayanika Gogoi, Pooja Baban Danole, Triyasha Paul
At 11:58 AM IST, the Indian endurance quartet of Meenakshi, Swasti Singh, Chayanika Gogoi, and Pooja Baban Danole will target the Women’s Team Pursuit Medal Finals, subject to morning qualification timings.
Shortly after at 12:32 PM IST, sprint specialist Triyasha Paul takes to the banked oval in the Women’s Keirin Final.
Judo – Asmita Dey
Junior Asian champion Asmita Dey carries India’s podium hopes in the lightweight division. Navigating preliminary pool bouts with aggressive grip fighting and decisive throw transitions will be key as she looks to secure a spot in the afternoon medal block.
Wrestling—Sunil Kumar, Nisha Dahiya
Asian Games bronze medallist Sunil Kumar leads India’s Greco-Roman challenge in the 87kg division, relying on his upper-body control and par terre defense to push for the podium. In the women’s freestyle 68kg division, Olympian Nisha Dahiya steps onto the mat aiming for attacking takedowns to fight through to the continental medal bouts.
Who are India’s medal contenders on Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026?
India’s key medal contenders on Day 11 include Jyothi Surekha Vennam and the compound archery teams, Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary and Priya Ghanghas in boxing, Sunil Kumar and Nisha Dahiya in wrestling, and athletes competing in track cycling, judo and shooting.
Which Indian boxers are competing on Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026?
Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Sumit Kundu and Kapil Pokhariya will represent India in their respective boxing events on Day 11.
Which sports will India compete in on Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026?
India will compete in compound archery, shooting, boxing, track cycling, judo and wrestling on Day 11, with several athletes targeting places in medal bouts and finals.
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