Asian Games 2026: India Eyes More Medals Today, Day 6 in Nagoya

By Thetripurapost Sports Desk, Aichi-Nagoya
Sep 25, 2026
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India continued its medal push at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya as Indian athletes advanced in squash and table tennis, while a packed athletics schedule promised several more medal opportunities on Friday, September 25. The 20th Asian Games are being held in Japan from September 19 to October 4.

India's campaign on Day 6 features action across squash, table tennis, athletics and several other disciplines. The official Games schedule lists competition at Nagoya's squash and athletics venues throughout Friday.

Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar Reach Squash Semi-Finals

India's mixed doubles squash campaign gained momentum with Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar progressing to the semi-final stage.

The experienced Indian pairing had earlier moved into the quarter-finals after defeating compatriots Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz.

Their progress gives India another important medal opportunity in squash as the knockout rounds continue in Nagoya.

Manush Shah, Diya Chitale Enter Table Tennis Semi-Finals

India also made a strong impact in mixed doubles table tennis, with Manush Shah and Diya Chitale securing a place in the semi-finals after defeating the Chinese combination ranked fourth in the world by a 3-1 margin.

The result ensures another medal opportunity for India in the event. India had previously won a mixed doubles table tennis medal at the 2018 Asian Games through Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra.

The latest progress adds to India's strong presence in table tennis at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

Indian Athletes Set for Major Athletics Events

The athletics programme will remain one of the key attractions for India on Friday, with several athletes scheduled to compete in finals and qualifying rounds.

Manpreet Kaur and Krishna Jaishankar Menon are scheduled to contest the women's shot put final at 3:35 pm IST.

At 4:33 pm, Sindhushree Ganesha and Baranika Elangowal will compete in the women's pole vault final.

The men's 100m semi-finals will feature Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur, who are scheduled to race at 4:11 pm and 4:19 pm, respectively. If they progress, the men's 100m final is scheduled for 6:50 pm.

Gulveer Singh Leads 10,000m Medal Challenge

One of the major athletics events involving India will be the men's 10,000m final, scheduled for 5:02 pm.

Gulveer Singh will line up in the long-distance final as India looks for another medal opportunity on Day 6.

The men's hammer throw final is scheduled shortly afterwards at 5:10 pm, with Damaneet Singh and Praveen Kumar representing India.

More Indian Athletes in 400m Heats

The evening programme will also see Indian athletes compete in the 400m heats.

Kiran is scheduled to take part in the women's 400m heats at 5:53 pm, followed by Prachi at 6:01 pm.

In the men's 400m heats, Vishal TK is scheduled to compete at 6:21 pm.

With multiple finals and qualification events on the schedule, Friday is set to be another busy day for the Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2026. India's campaign in Aichi-Nagoya continues across athletics, squash, table tennis and other sporting disciplines.

Asian Games 2026: Key Indian Events on September 25

3:35 pm: Women's shot put final – Manpreet Kaur, Krishna Jaishankar Menon
4:11 pm: Men's 100m semi-final – Gurindervir Singh
4:19 pm: Men's 100m semi-final – Animesh Kujur
4:33 pm: Women's pole vault final – Sindhushree Ganesha, Baranika Elangowal
5:02 pm: Men's 10,000m final – Gulveer Singh
5:10 pm: Men's hammer throw final – Damaneet Singh, Praveen Kumar
5:53 pm: Women's 400m heats – Kiran
6:01 pm: Women's 400m heats – Prachi
6:21 pm: Men's 400m heats – Vishal TK
6:50 pm: Men's 100m final, subject to qualification

Source: Official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games information and current competition updates.

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