Asian Games 2026: Who are India’s medal contenders today on September 26 (Day 7)?
Kabaddi finals, shooting podiums, and marathon action will headline day 7 in Aichi-Nagoya
India will look to add to their growing medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday, September 26.
Following an action-packed Day 6 highlighted by finals across rifle shooting and distance running alongside dominant kabaddi semi-final victories, the Indian contingent enters Day 7 with major gold-medal clashes, shooting finals, squash podium bouts, and evening track-and-field medal events.
The shooting ranges feature the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions finals, while canoe sprint paddlers, squash semifinalists, and track-and-field athletes line up across a heavy medal schedule.
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Who are India’s medal contenders on September 26 (Day 7)?
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Athletics — Sawan Barwal, Kartik Karkera
The action begins before dawn on the streets of Nagoya with the Men’s Marathon Final at 4:00 AM IST. India fields the distance duo of Sawan Barwal and Kartik Karkera over the grueling 42.195-kilometer course.
Shooting — Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod
The trio of Asian Games medallists Ashi Chouksey, young sensation Tilottama Sen, and Vidarsa Vinod will compete across the kneeling, prone, and standing stages.
The cumulative scores from the qualification series will directly decide the medals in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. Individually, Ashi and Tilottama hold strong credentials across decimal pacing to aim for a top-eight finish and advance to the individual elimination final scheduled for 9:30 AM IST.
Canoe Sprint — Raju Rawat, Neha Devi Leichonbam
India will be represented by the tandem of Raju Rawat and Neha Devi Leichonbam. The duo will look to execute explosive paddle work over the 500-meter course, aiming to maintain clean boat alignment in the closing 100 meters to push into podium contention against top crews from Uzbekistan and China.
Squash — Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh
At 8:30 AM IST, veteran Joshna Chinappa pairs up with Velavan Senthilkumar in the mixed doubles semifinal against Hong Kong’s Tang Ming Hong and Lee Ka Yi.
Singles action follows closely with teen prodigy Anahat Singh taking on host nation favourite Satomi Watanabe of Japan in the women’s singles semi-final at 10:35 AM IST, while Abhay Singh clashes with Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan in the men’s singles semi-final at 11:15 AM IST.
Kabaddi—Indian Women’s and Men’s Teams
The biggest team matches of the day take place at the Nagoya City Gymnasium as India and Iran clash in both continental finals. The Indian women’s kabaddi team takes the mat at 9:30 AM IST in their gold medal match against Iran, looking to assert their raiding dominance and recapture continental supremacy.
Later in the afternoon at 2:30 PM IST, the Indian men’s kabaddi team faces arch-rivals Iran in the men’s final.
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Athletics — Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Karanveer Singh
Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor leads the charge alongside national teammate Karanveer Singh. Tajinderpal will aim for a powerful release over the 20-meter mark to defend his continental crown and secure India’s hold on the shot put podium.
Athletics — Praveen Chithravel, Karthik Unnikrishnan
National record holders Praveen Chithravel and Karthik Unnikrishnan will represent India in the medal event. Chithravel, who claimed bronze in Hangzhou, will look to dial in his runway speed and phase transitions beyond the 17-meter barrier to challenge East Asian competitors for the top step of the podium.
Athletics — Pooja, Parul Chaudhary
Hangzhou multi-medallist Parul Chaudhary returns to the track alongside rising middle-distance runner Pooja. Parul’s tactical awareness and closing kick will be crucial in countering early breakaways, positioning herself to challenge for continental silverware over the final 300 meters.
When do India’s kabaddi teams play their gold-medal matches at the Asian Games 2026?
The Indian women’s team faces Iran at 9:30 AM IST, while the men’s team takes on Iran in the final at 2:30 PM IST, both at the Nagoya City Gymnasium.
Which Indian athletes are competing in shot put and triple jump on Day 7?
Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Karanveer Singh compete in shot put, while Praveen Chithravel and Karthik Unnikrishnan represent India in triple jump.
Who are India’s medal hopefuls in shooting on Day 7 of the Asian Games 2026?
Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen and Vidarsa Vinod will compete in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, with the team medal decided by cumulative qualification scores and an individual final set for 9:30 AM IST.
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