CricAnalyser | Last updated: September 20, 2026 — updated daily with medal results
India head to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running September 19 to October 4, with a 194-strong contingent (120 men, 74 women) competing across 19 sports. This is India's twentieth appearance at the Games. This page will track India's medal tally day by day once competition begins bookmark it and check back daily from September 19.
India's Squad Size by Sport
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Athletics | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| Badminton | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Boxing | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Canoeing | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Cricket | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Cycling | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Equestrian | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Esports | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Fencing | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Field hockey | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Golf | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Gymnastics | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Judo | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Kabaddi | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Karate | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kurash | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Mixed martial arts | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rowing | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| Rugby 7s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Sailing | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Sepak Takraw | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Shooting | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Soft tennis | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Sport climbing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Squash | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Surfing | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Table tennis | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Taekwondo | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Teqball | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Wrestling | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Wushu | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 265 | 231 | 496 |
India's contingent consists of 496 athletes competing across 36 sports at these Games.
Key Athletes to Watch
India's shooting contingent is its largest, led by Manu Bhaker across the pistol events. Wrestling brings Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat in the 57kg freestyle category, while boxing's Lovlina Borgohain competes in the 75kg division. Badminton sees P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen headline the singles draws, and squash veteran Joshna Chinappa is competing at a record seventh Asian Games the most appearances by any Indian athlete in the Games' history. India's cricket teams enter as defending champions in both the men's and women's events, having won gold at the 2022 Asian Games, with the men's squad coached by Gautam Gambhir.
Day-Wise Medal Tally
Day 1 September 20, 2026
India opened their medal account with a strong showing in shooting. In the women's 10m air rifle team event, Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod combined for 1898.0 points to claim silver, finishing behind China's world-record 1904.2 and just ahead of hosts Japan (1897.1). Elavenil then went one better individually, adding a second silver in the women's 10m air rifle individual final later the same day — making her India's standout performer on the opening day of competition.
Elsewhere, India's women's cricket team thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semi-final at Nisshin to book their place in the final as they defend their 2022 gold medal. MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal became the first Indian athlete to assure herself of a medal, reaching the women's Traditional MMA 60kg semi-finals, while India's women's badminton team beat Kazakhstan 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals.
| Date | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Day's Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 (Day 1) | 0 | 2 | 0 | Both silvers in shooting (Elavenil Valarivan, women's 10m air rifle team & individual) |
Cumulative tally after Day 1: 0 Gold, 2 Silver, 0 Bronze - 2 medals total.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the 2026 Asian Games start?
September 19, 2026, running through October 4, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
How many athletes is India sending?
496 athletes (265 men, 231 women) across 36 sports.
Is India defending any titles?
Yes both the men's and women's cricket teams enter as defending gold medallists from the 2022 Asian Games, and the men's hockey team defends its title as well.
Where can I watch the Asian Games 2026 in India?
Sony Sports Network holds the TV rights, with SonyLIV as the digital streaming partner.
This page will be updated daily with medal results once the Games begin on September 19.
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