Indian squash player Anahat Singh produced a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Japan’s world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe 3-2 in the women’s singles semifinal. The 18-year-old lost the opening two games 9-11 and 11-13 but fought back brilliantly. She saved two game points in the third game to win 12-10, followed by an 11-6 victory in the fourth. Anahat then dominated the deciding game 11-3 to complete the comeback. The victory makes her the first Indian woman to reach the Asian Games squash singles final and guarantees her at least a silver medal. (PC: AP)

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki in the Round of 16. Sindhu controlled the contest from the beginning, winning the opening game 21-9 and maintaining a strong advantage over the Japanese shuttler. Her composed play and effective shot placement kept Miyazaki under pressure throughout the match. Sindhu had earlier defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-chian in straight games to reach the pre-quarterfinal stage. The quarterfinal victory keeps Sindhu’s campaign for an Asian Games singles medal on track. (PC: Reuters)

Indian shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the silver medal in the men’s shot put at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday. Toor recorded his best effort of 20.64 metres, securing his third consecutive Asian Games medal after golds at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. Iran’s Mohammadreza Tayebise won gold with a Games-record throw of 20.81m, surpassing Toor’s previous record of 20.75m. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Tolu took bronze with 20.48m. Rain and difficult conditions affected the competition, while Toor had also been managing minor injuries before the Games. (PC: AP)

Virat Kohli has reaffirmed his commitment to playing for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup, while indicating that the tournament is likely to be his final World Cup appearance. Kohli said he remains fully prepared and motivated to continue playing international cricket and wants to give his best if selected for the tournament. He has already played in four ODI World Cups and was part of India’s 2011 title-winning team. The 2027 tournament is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Kohli, who retired from T20Is in 2024 and Tests in 2025, continues to represent India in ODIs. (PC: PTI)

India’s medal tally reached 28 at the 2026 Asian Games on Day 7, with four gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze medals. India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams defeated Iran to defend their gold medals. Squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh also reached their respective singles finals, assuring India of two more silver medals. In athletics, Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon with a national record time of 2:11:37. India also secured silver in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event. PV Sindhu advanced to the third round of women’s singles badminton, keeping India’s medal hopes alive. (PC: X)

India defeated Iran 40-34 in the men’s kabaddi final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday to win their ninth gold medal in the event. Captain Sunil Kumar’s team recovered from an 18-17 half-time deficit to secure victory through stronger defence and improved attacking play. The win also helped India complete a golden double, as the women’s team had earlier beaten Iran 37-34 to claim gold. India have now successfully defended their men’s kabaddi title, having won gold at the 2022 Hangzhou Games. The victories marked another successful campaign for India’s kabaddi teams at the continental event. (PC: India Today)

India’s 18-year-old squash player Anahat Singh staged a remarkable comeback to reach the women’s singles final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday. She defeated Japan’s world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe 3-2 in the semifinal after losing the first two games. Anahat saved two game points in the third game to win it 12-10, before taking the fourth 11-6 and the deciding game 11-3. The victory assures India of at least a silver medal in the event. Anahat will now compete for gold in the final. (PC: X)

India’s women’s kabaddi team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Iran 37-34 in a thrilling final in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday. India led 22-16 at half-time, but Iran fought back strongly in the second half, outscoring India 18-15. However, India’s first-half advantage proved enough to secure the title. After the victory, the Indian players celebrated with a victory lap and chanted ‘Vande Mataram’. This is India’s women’s kabaddi team’s gold medal in every Asian Games edition except Jakarta 2018, where Iran beat India in the final and won gold. (PC: The Hindu)

India faces a busy day at the Asian Games on September 26, with athletes competing across several sports. The Indian women’s and men’s kabaddi teams will face Iran in their respective gold-medal matches. In badminton, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will lead India’s challenge, while several other players will compete in singles and doubles events. Athletics will feature Jyothi Yarraji, Tajinderpal Singh, Vishal TK, Pooja and Parul Chaudhary among others. Shooters Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen and Vidarsa Vinod will compete in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions. India will also face Japan in men’s hockey and compete in archery, squash, boxing and fencing. (PC: NDTV)

India added two silver medals on Day 7 of the Asian Games 2026, taking its medal tally to 25. Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon with a personal-best and national-record time of 2:11:37, giving India its first Asian Games men’s marathon medal in 44 years. In shooting, Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod and Ashi Chouksey secured silver in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event. Dhiraj Bommadevara also qualified for the men’s recurve gold medal match after setting an Asian Games record of 698. India’s teams advanced in fencing and canoe sprint, while Lakshya Sen lost his badminton match. (PC: NDTV)