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India have won a total of 10 gold, 23 silver and 32 bronze medals so far in the ongoing 2026 edition of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Rare silver medals in skiff sailing and greco roman wrestling were the high points for India while the country’s defending champion men’s teams in cricket and hockey moved into the finals with contrasting performances in pursuit of a golden finish at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday.
Kerala cousins Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis gave the Indian contingent an early reason to celebrate with their silver-wining effort in men’s skiff competition, finishing behind China after winning one and finishing second in three of the nine races in the regatta. (Picture Credit: PTI)
Compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru also added bronze to the tally by making a comeback to win his men’s individual bronze medal clash with a commanding performance. Ganesh, who was a part of the gold-winning men’s team on Wednesday, defeated Vietnam’s Cong Duc Dang 149-144. (Picture Credit: X)
India team of Anahat Singh, Joshana Chinappa, Tanvi Khanna, Shameena Riaz win bronze medal in women’s squash team event. (Picture Credit: PTI)
The men’s squad of Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Veer Chotrani and Suraj Chand were beaten 1-2 by Malaysia to sign off with a third-place in men’s team squash event. (Picture Credit: PTI)
Nitesh Siwach (right) lost his 97kg final 0-4 to Japan’s Yuri Nakazato to settle for a silver, which is a rarity for India in greco roman events. (Picture Credit: AP)
