New Delhi: Asian Games 2026 is going on in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. On September 20, Indian players took part in many sports. Team India opened its medal account in shooting. India won silver medal in women's 10 meter air rifle team event. The team of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsaa Vinod finished second behind China. Japan finished third. This is India's first medal in the Asian Games 2026. Sonam Musker scored 634.1 points in qualification. Vidarsaa Vinod stood ninth with 630.4 points.
Women's hockey team's explosive start
The Indian women's hockey team started its campaign in a brilliant manner. They defeated Uzbekistan 19–0. India dominated from the beginning of the match. The team made a big difference by scoring consecutive goals. This victory is a good sign for the entire tournament. India faced disappointment in teakball. Quimsey D'Souza lost to Japan's Yuina Sakamoto in the women's singles bronze medal match. The score was 12-11, 12-11. She also missed bronze in mixed doubles with Mohammad Anas Baig. Both opportunities were missed.
Medal confirmed in MMA
Suchika Tariyal performed well in mixed martial arts. In the women's traditional 60 kg category, she defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalma in the quarterfinals. With their place in the semi-finals, India's at least a bronze medal was confirmed.
cricket and hockey matches
Indian women's cricket team is going to play the semi-finals against Bangladesh. The match is to start at 10:30 am. The men's hockey team will also start its journey. They will face Indonesia in Pool A. The match is at 11:30 pm. The men's team is entering as the defending champion. Overall the day started well with shooting silver. Team India's morale has increased due to the big victory in hockey and assurance of medal in MMA. Good results are expected in other sports also.