Asian Games 2026: Who are India's medal contenders today on September 25 (Day 6)?
India will target more medals in shooting and athletics on Day 6.
As the proceedings move into Day 6, India will look to add to its growing medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday, September 25.
Following an intense opening five days featuring podium finishes across shooting, cricket, and rowing, the Indian contingent enters an action-packed Day 6 with significant medal opportunities on the shooting ranges and the athletics track.
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Shooting—Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil, Niraj Kumar
India’s marathon rifle specialists take to the firing line in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery.
The trio of world championship medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil, and Niraj Kumar will compete across kneeling, prone, and standing series starting at 7:15 AM IST.
The cumulative scores from the qualification stage will directly determine the medals in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. Both Aishwarya and Rudraksh have experience performing well in long qualification rounds. They will aim to finish in the top 8 to secure a spot in the elimination final, scheduled for 10:30 AM (IST).
Shooting — Kamaljeet, Suruchi Inder Singh
In the 10m air pistol mixed team event, Kamaljeet pairs up with young talent Suruchi Inder Singh starting in the morning qualification rounds. Mixed pistol events require rapid communication and consistent decimal precision under strict timing.
If the Indian pair move into the top four of the qualification series, they will advance to the medal matches. These matches will begin at 8:30 AM (IST), where they will face continental powerhouses like China and South Korea.
Athletics — Manpreet Kaur, Krishna Jayasankar Menon
Field events take the spotlight in the evening session at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, beginning with the Women’s Shot Put final at 3:35 PM IST.
India will field a two-pronged challenge featuring veteran thrower Manpreet Kaur alongside rising star Krishna Jayasankar Menon.
Athletics — Sindhusree Ganesha, Baranica Elangoval
The field action continues at 4:33 PM IST with the Women’s Pole Vault final at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. India will be represented by national circuit performers Sindhusree Ganesha and Baranica Elangoval.
Athletics — Gulveer Singh
Track competition concludes with distance running under the lights at 5:02 PM IST in the Men’s 10,000m final. Hangzhou medallist Gulveer Singh leads the Indian charge over 25 laps of the Nagoya track.
Which shooting events feature Indian athletes on Day 6?
India have medal chances in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Patil and Niraj Kumar starting at 7:15 AM IST. Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh also compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Who will represent India in the men’s 10,000m final on Day 6?
Hangzhou medallist Gulveer Singh leads India’s challenge in the final at 5:02 PM IST at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
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