With more than a week of competition still remaining at Asian Games 2026, several Indian athletes and teams are worth keeping a close eye on as their events approach their medal rounds.
## Lakshya Sen and India’s Badminton Contingent
Leading a squad that also features PV Sindhu and reigning Asiad doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Sen’s campaign carries genuine medal expectations after India’s badminton team was already assured a podium finish early in the Games. Our dedicated update on his campaign covers the latest.
## Roshibina Devi in Wushu
Having already reached the semi-finals of the women’s 60kg sanda, Devi is chasing her third consecutive Asian Games medal, a milestone that would cement her as one of India’s most consistent performers in the discipline across multiple editions.
## India’s Kabaddi Teams
Both the men’s and women’s kabaddi squads made dominant starts to their campaigns, and with India’s strong historical pedigree in the sport, both teams remain genuine gold medal contenders as the tournament progresses.
## Boxing’s Rising Contenders
Jadumani Singh and Sakshi Chaudhary have both advanced in their respective divisions, with Chaudhary’s win over Olympic bronze medallist Aira Villegas standing out as a particularly notable early result worth following into the later rounds.
## Wrestling’s Reduced but Talented Squad
Despite losing three quota spots to doping-related withdrawals, India’s 15-member wrestling contingent still features genuine medal contenders when competition begins later in the Games.
## Why These Names Matter
Each of these athletes or teams represents a realistic path to further Indian medals. Our roundup of India’s medal hopes across every sport provides the fuller picture of where the contingent’s remaining opportunities lie.
## The Bottom Line
From badminton to kabaddi, India’s remaining medal contenders offer plenty of reasons to keep watching closely through the Games’ October 4 conclusion.