On Wednesday, September 30, Indian athletes will participate in several important competitions at the 2026 Asian Games in Itinago. This day promises to be very exciting for fans of Indian sports, as direct Olympic quotas are at stake in the shooting and women's hockey competitions.
In the team compound shooting discipline, India has a great chance to make history. In the semi-finals, the pair consisting of Chikita Taniparty and Sahil Jadhav will face the Thailand team. The winning team in this discipline will receive a direct slot to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Additionally, semi-finals for the men's and women's teams against South Korea will take place.
The women's hockey team will play in the semi-final against South Korea. A victory in this match will allow the team not only to reach the final but also to guarantee its direct participation in the Olympics. In boxing, athletes Priya Ganghas (60 kg), Lavlina Borgoken (75 kg), and Kapil Pokharia (90 kg) will compete in their semi-finals, striving to win medals for the country.
Indian wrestling also starts today. Nisha Dahiya will compete in the women's 68 kg category, and Sunil Kumar in Greco-Roman wrestling at 87 kg. On the tennis courts, Sumit Nagal and Daushevar Suresh will compete in singles matches, while Yuki Bhambari and Aniruddha Chandrashekhar will demonstrate their skills in doubles matches. Indian athletes will also participate in shooting, sailing, squash, and golf competitions. Fans hope that this day will bring many medals to India.
In the Asian Games, the Indian women's archery team achieved significant success! In the semi-finals, India brilliantly defeated South Korea with a score of 234-233, securing a bright spot in the final. This tense victory was another confident step towards a gold medal.
The competition was extremely intense. Although Korea started well, the Indian archers—Chikita Taniparty, Pritika Pradip, and Jyoti Surekha Vennam—demonstrated outstanding composure in critical moments. Chikita Taniparty, despite an initial loss of points, made an impressive comeback and delivered excellent shots. Pritika Pradip maintained the team's advantage, showing almost flawless play with consistent 10-point hits. Experienced Jyoti Surekha Vennam secured the victory for India by a narrow margin in the final minutes thanks to superb performance.