Indian athletes target key podium finishes across multiple sports today
India enters Day 6 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with strong medal aspirations across track, mat, and court competitions. Following morning shooting rounds featuring APS Tomar and Rudrankksh Patil, the spotlight shifts firmly to athletics, kabaddi, and squash as Indian athletes push for podium finishes.
Track Contingent Leads Evening Medal Chase
Track and field events promise intense drama during the evening session. Distance runner Gulveer Singh competes for top honours in the men's 10,000m final at 5:02 PM IST. In field events, Manpreet Kaur and Krishna Jayasankar Menon feature in the women's shot put final at 3:35 PM IST, while Damneet Singh and Praveen Kumar challenge for hammer throw medals at 5:10 PM IST. Pole vaulters Sindhusree Ganesha and Baranica Elangoval take the field at 4:33 PM IST.
Odisha sprinter Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh run in the men's 100m semifinals at 4:19 PM IST and 4:11 PM IST, targeting spots in the medal race at 6:50 PM IST. Kujur's rapid rise through the Odisha Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre highlights the state's expanding role as a national sports powerhouse.
Kabaddi Giants Eye Final Berths
Mat dominance remains in focus as both national kabaddi squads contest high-stakes semifinals. India's women face Nepal at 9:30 AM IST, looking to secure a title clash. Shortly after, the men's team meets Thailand at 10:45 AM IST. Both squads enter their fixtures as strong favourites, seeking to extend India's historic continental supremacy.
Squash Stars Clash For Semifinal Spots
Court battles feature seasoned champions and rising talents in quarter-final action. Joshana Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar open mixed doubles at 7:00 AM IST. In singles play, Abhay Singh faces Japan's Ryunosuke Tsukue at 9:15 AM IST, followed by Veer Chotrani at 10:45 AM IST. A marquee women's singles match pits teenage talent Anahat Singh against teammate Tanvi Khanna at 10:00 AM IST, ensuring one Indian player advances to the medal rounds.
