Tracking a multi-sport event across more than two weeks means results arrive in waves. Here’s how India’s Asian Games 2026 campaign has unfolded day by day so far.
## Opening Ceremony
Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor were announced as India’s flag-bearers for the September 18 opening ceremony, though Toor withdrew after his kit arrived late, with kabaddi captain Pawan Sehrawat stepping in as his replacement.
## Day 1: Shooting Opens the Account
India’s first medal came in the women’s 10m air rifle team event, with Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod claiming silver behind China. Valarivan added an individual silver of her own. Our dedicated update on her tournament covers both results in full.
## Day 2: A Shooting Double and MMA History
Himanshu Dhillon, Rudrankksh Patil and Parth Mane combined for team silver in the men’s 10m air rifle, before Dhillon and Patil added individual silver and bronze. The same day, Suchika Tariyal delivered India’s first-ever Asian Games MMA medal, bronze in the women’s traditional -60kg division. Both storylines are covered in our dedicated athlete updates.
## Day 3: Cricket Gold and Badminton Progress
The Indian women’s cricket team secured the country’s first gold medal of the Games, beating Sri Lanka in the final. Badminton and wushu both assured India of further podium spots the same day, while kabaddi’s men’s and women’s teams continued strong starts to their campaigns.
## What’s Still to Come
With competition running through October 4, expect this results picture to keep expanding. Our complete results guide and full medal tally breakdown will continue tracking every update as the Games progress.
## The Bottom Line
Three days in, India’s campaign already features a maiden MMA medal, a fiercely fought cricket final and a strong shooting start, a promising foundation for the weeks still to come.