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- 1India in focus as Asian Games 2026 reaches Day 8●Asian Games 2026 live, September 27: Know India scores, updates and results from Day 8
Coverage of the Asian Games 2026 on September 27 centres on India's scores, updates and results from Day 8 of the competition. Sports outlets are tracking how Indian athletes are faring across events as the Games, hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, move into their second week, with medal standings and key match outcomes drawing particular attention from Indian audiences.
- 2India faces Iran in Asian Games kabaddi final●🔴 ASIAN GAMES 2026 LIVE | INDIA vs IRAN KABADDI FINAL 🇮🇳🔥 | INDIA vs JAPAN HOCKEY, ATHLETICS
India take on Iran in the kabaddi final at the 2026 Asian Games, with India also meeting Japan in hockey and Indian athletes competing in athletics events. The clashes are drawing major attention from Indian sports fans, with hundreds of thousands engaging with live coverage of the day's action across the Games.
- 3India face Afghanistan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final▼IND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final: India face Afghanistan in repeat of Hangzhou title match - where to watch live
India will meet Afghanistan in the cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026, a rematch of the Hangzhou 2023 final where India took gold. The match is a knockout, so the loser is eliminated. Fans are searching for live broadcast and streaming details as the tournament reaches its decisive stages in Japan.
- 4PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda fall in Asian Games quarter-finals●Asian Games 2026 badminton: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda lose in quarter-finals as India campaign ends
India's badminton campaign at the 2026 Asian Games is over after PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda both lost their quarter-final matches, ending the country's hopes of a medal in the sport at the Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Sindhu, a multiple world championship medallist, fell short alongside the young Unnati Hooda, leaving India without badminton representation in the later rounds.
- 5India's medals tally tracked ahead of Asian Games 2026●Asian Games 2026: India medals tally and winners list - full table
Attention is turning to India's expected medal count at the Asian Games 2026, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A full table tracking India's medals tally and winners list has been published as fans and analysts anticipate another strong showing by Indian athletes following record hauls in recent editions of the multi-sport event.
- 6Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 athletics results page goes live▼20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
A live results and medallists page for athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has been published on the official Olympics website, listing results and medallists as they come in. The Games, hosted in Japan's Aichi prefecture and Nagoya, are the region's biggest multi-sport event, and attention is building around the athletics programme ahead of and during the competition.
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Interest is building around how to watch Japan's men's volleyball matches at the 2026 Asian Games, with reports detailing scheduled terrestrial TV broadcasts and free online streaming options for the national team's games. Fans are checking where they can follow the tournament as the event approaches.
- 8Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari win Asian Games squash gold●Asian Games 2026: Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, Sivasangari Subramaniam win squash singles finals, secure LA28 quotas
Ng Eain Yow and Sivasangari Subramaniam won the men's and women's squash singles finals at the Asian Games 2026, giving Malaysia a double gold in the sport. Their victories also secured quotas for the LA28 Olympic Games, where squash will make its Olympic debut, marking a major milestone for Malaysian squash.
- 9Yulo wins Philippines' first gold at 2026 Asian Games●'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo has won the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, calling the achievement 'like winning the Olympics.' The two-time Olympic champion's victory has drawn wide celebration in the Philippines, where he is regarded as the country's top gymnast following his Paris 2024 triumphs.
- 10Puripol Boonson shatters 200m Asian Games record in heats▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Man on fire Puripol Boonson shatters 200m Games record in heats
Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson broke the Asian Games 200m record during the heats at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games. The teenager's record-setting run in the preliminary round has drawn attention to his form ahead of the later rounds, with fans and athletics followers closely watching his pursuit of a medal in the event.
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Sprinter Shanti Pereira won silver in the women's 100m at the Asian Games, telling The Straits Times, 'I love the pressure now.' Interest is also building around her 200m event, with searches linking the Singapore athlete to the Asian Games 2026 programme in Japan. Pereira is one of Singapore's highest-profile track athletes after her breakthrough sprint results in recent years.
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Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. Reports point to his absence being linked to his competition schedule and fitness management ahead of the season's major targets. Fans and sports commentators are debating what his withdrawal means for India's medal prospects and his preparation for upcoming global championships.
- 13Shanti Pereira targets historic 200m final against Chen Yujie at Asian Games▼Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Shanti Pereira out to run historic women's 200m final vs Chinese teen phenom Chen Yujie
Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira is chasing a place in a historic women's 200m final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where she is expected to face Chinese teenage sprint sensation Chen Yujie. The matchup is being billed as a highlight of the athletics programme, pitting Asia's established sprint star against one of the sport's fastest-rising young talents.
- 14Indian tennis players in focus at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games 2026 tennis: Scores, schedule, results of Indian players
Attention is on India's tennis contingent at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, with coverage tracking their scores, match schedule and results as the tournament unfolds. Fans and sports media are following how the Indian players progress through the draws, with results being updated as matches conclude. The event is one of the region's biggest multi-sport competitions.
- 15India at Asian Games 2026 boxing: schedule, results and medals▼India at Asian Games 2026 boxing: Know schedule, scores, results and medal winners - full list
Attention is turning to India's boxing campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, with fans and sports outlets looking for the full schedule, scores, results and medal winners for the Indian squad. The Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, are a key stop on the road toward the Olympics, and Indian boxing has historically been a strong medal source for the country at the continental event.
- 16India eyes squash gold and decathlon glory at Asian Games▼Asian Games 2026 India schedule today, September 27: Anahat Singh, Abhay eye squash gold; Tejaswin Shankar defends decathlon lead
India's contingent at the 2026 Asian Games has a busy September 27 schedule, with young squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay chasing gold medals, while Tejaswin Shankar looks to defend his lead in the men's decathlon. Indian fans are tracking the day's events closely as the country's athletes push for podium finishes across multiple disciplines.
- 17India wins kabaddi gold double at Asian Games Day 7▼India at Asian Games 2026, Day 7: Kabaddi’s golden double; Sawan Barwal records marathon silver - as it happened
India had a strong seventh day at the 2026 Asian Games, with both its kabaddi teams winning gold medals and distance runner Sawan Barwal taking silver in the men's marathon. The results extended India's medal haul at the Games in Japan and kept attention on the country's traditional team sports and growing athletics programme.
- 18India and Pakistan open T20 cricket campaigns at 2026 Asian Games▼India and Pakistan begin T20 medal hunt at Asian Games 2026
India and Pakistan have started their men's T20 cricket campaigns at the Asian Games 2026, with both teams chasing medals in the tournament. The two rivals' participation is drawing attention across the cricket world, and the event marks a rare competitive meeting between them in multi-sport Games cricket, with fans following every result closely.
- 19Carlos Yulo Wins Two Golds for Philippines at Asian Games▼"Deja vu moment, from the Olympics to Asian Games!" 🥇🥇 Chloe San Jose couldn't be prouder of Carlos Yulo as he brings home two gold medals for the Philippines at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Link to full story in the comments.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo has claimed two gold medals for the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, drawing comparisons to his double-gold performance at the Paris Olympics. His partner Chloe San Jose publicly celebrated the feat, calling it a 'deja vu moment' and praising him as he again delivered two top podium finishes for his country.
- 20Lakshya Sen out, PV Sindhu into Asian Games badminton quarter-finals▼Asian Games 2026 badminton: Lakshya Sen knocked out; PV Sindhu reaches quarter-finals
Indian badminton had a mixed day at the 2026 Asian Games: Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the men's singles, while PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals. Sindhu remains India's main medal hope in the sport as the tournament in Japan heads into its decisive stages.
- 21Anahat and Abhay Singh take squash silver at Asian Games●Asian Games 2026 squash: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh settle for silver medals in singles
Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh won silver medals in the singles events at the 2026 Asian Games, falling short of gold in the finals. The twin podium finishes mark strong performances for India in the sport, and attention has turned to how the two players fared against the region's top squash nations.
- 22India face Afghanistan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final▼IND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final: Schedule and watch India vs Afghanistan live streaming and telecast
India are set to play Afghanistan in a cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026, with the fixture drawing attention to its schedule and broadcast details. Fans are looking for information on live streaming and telecast options as both teams bid for a place in the medal rounds of the tournament's cricket competition.
- 23Football at Asian Games 2026: Schedule and standings released▼Football at Asian Games 2026: Full schedule, all results, groups and standings – complete list
A complete guide to football at the 2026 Asian Games has been published, laying out the full match schedule, groups, standings and results for the tournament in Japan. The listing covers the men's and women's competitions from the group stage through to the knockout rounds, giving fans and teams a single reference point as anticipation builds for the multi-sport event.
- 24Bhavani Devi and India finish Asian Games 2026 fencing without a medal●Asian Games 2026 fencing: Bhavani Devi and Co. finish without a medal
Indian fencers, led by Olympic sabre athlete Bhavani Devi, have completed their Asian Games 2026 fencing campaign without winning a medal. The result means India leaves the sport's events in Aichi-Nagoya empty-handed despite hopes of a podium finish. Attention now turns to how the squad rebuilds ahead of upcoming international qualifying events.
- 25India men beat Iran to win ninth Asian Games kabaddi gold▼Asian Games 2026 kabaddi: India men beat Iran to win gold medal; become nine-time champions
India's men's kabaddi team defeated Iran to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, securing their ninth title as champions of the sport at the Games. Iran settled for silver. India has long dominated Asian Games kabaddi, and this latest victory extends its record as the most successful men's team in the event's history.
- 26Tom Kim to leave Presidents Cup for Asian Games, report says▼Presidents Cup 2026: With military service on the line, Tom Kim heading for Asian Games from Medinah, per report
Golf Digest reports that Tom Kim plans to leave the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah to compete at the Asian Games. South Korean male athletes can avoid mandatory military service by winning gold at the Asian Games, giving Kim a major personal incentive, though rules for Presidents Cup players remain a talking point among golf fans.
- 27India's dressage team falls just short of Asian Games medal▼Near medal miss in dressage team headlines India’s Asian Games 2026 equestrian campaign
India's equestrian campaign at the Asian Games 2026 has been defined by a narrow miss in the team dressage event, where the squad came close to the podium but finished without a medal. Coverage frames the near miss as the headline result of India's equestrian outing at the games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya region.
- 28Sawan Barwal wins historic marathon silver at Asian Games 2026▼Asian Games 2026: Sawan Barwal wins historic marathon silver; Tajinderpal Singh Toor completes medal hat-trick
India's Sawan Barwal won a historic silver medal in the marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, while shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor completed a medal hat-trick at the event. Barwal's medal marks a significant achievement for Indian distance running, and Toor's third consecutive Asian Games medal extends his dominance in the shot put, adding to India's strong athletics showing in Japan.
- 29Ankush Panghal secures India's first boxing medal at Aichi Nagoya 2026●NEWS FLASH: 1st BOXING MEDAL ASSURED FOR INDIA in AICHI NAGOYA 2026 ANKUSH PANGHAL is through to SEMIS of Men's 80kg Bea
Indian boxer Ankush Panghal has guaranteed India its first boxing medal at the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games by reaching the men's 80kg semi-finals. He defeated Nekruz Salimov 5-0 in the quarter-finals. Reaching the semis assures at least a bronze, and Indian sports fans are celebrating the result.
- 30Asian Games 2026: Cricket scores, schedule and medal winners●Asian Games 2026 cricket scores - full schedule, points table, standings, match results and medal winners list
Attention is on cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with fans following the full schedule, points table, standings, match results and the list of medal winners. The event's cricket competition, which made its return at the 2023 Games in Hangzhou, is being tracked closely as teams compete for podium finishes across the men's and women's tournaments.
- 31India vs Pakistan looms at Asian Games 2026 cricket▼Will India face Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 men's cricket?
Attention is on whether India and Pakistan will meet in the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. The draw and each team's participation remain points of speculation, and a possible India-Pakistan clash would be the biggest draw of the event, drawing wide interest from cricket fans across the region.
- 32Asian Games 2026 cricket final washout rules explained●Who wins the gold medal if Asian Games 2026 cricket final is washed out? Rules and scenarios explained
Attention is turning to what happens if the Asian Games 2026 cricket final is washed out, with coverage laying out the rules and possible scenarios for awarding the gold medal. Reports explain how weather-affected matches are decided, including reserve days and standings-based outcomes, as fans and teams weigh the risks of rain disrupting the showpiece match in Aichi-Nagoya.
- 33Anahat Singh hails Asian Games semi-final comeback as career-best win▼Asian Games 2026 squash: Anahat Singh calls semi-final comeback ‘best win’ of her career
Indian squash player Anahat Singh described her comeback victory in the semi-finals at the Asian Games 2026 as the best win of her career. The young player fought back from behind to reach the final, and the result is being celebrated as a breakthrough moment for Indian squash at the continental showpiece.
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India's star javelin thrower and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the Asian Games 2026. No detailed explanation was given in the coverage, leaving the specific reason for his absence unclear. Chopra has been India's biggest athletics draw in recent years, so news that he will sit out the continental showpiece has drawn wide attention.
- 35Asian Games 2026: India's Day 7 results and updates●Asian Games 2026 live, September 26: Know India scores, updates and results from Day 7
Coverage tracks India's performance on Day 7 of the Asian Games 2026, with live scores, updates and results for Indian athletes across events on September 26. Readers are following how India's contingent is faring in the medal standings and which competitors advanced or won on the day.
- 36India edge past Japan to reach Asian Games hockey semi-finals▼Asian Games 2026 hockey: India edge past Japan to qualify for semi-finals
India's men's hockey team has beaten Japan to secure a place in the semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The narrow win keeps India on course for the title, which carries direct qualification to the next FIH Hockey World Cup. Reactions are focused on India's discipline under pressure against a strong Japanese side.
- 37Indonesia reaches Pokemon Unite final at Asian Games 2026●Tim Pokemon Unite Indonesia melaju ke final Asian Games 2026 Tim nasional esports Indonesia melaju ke babak final nomor
Indonesia's national esports team has advanced to the final of the Pokemon Unite event at the 2026 Asian Games, after defeating their opponents in the previous round. The result is being reported by Indonesian news outlets, marking a strong run for the country in one of the Games' competitive gaming titles. Fans are following the team's progress as it now stands one win away from the gold medal.
- 38Asian Games 2026 javelin throw: Nadeem, Tharanga headline contenders▼Asian Games 2026 javelin throw: Rumesh Tharanga, Arshad Nadeem among contenders - schedule, match time, where to watch live
Attention is turning to the javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga and Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named among the leading medal contenders. Fans are also looking up the event schedule, start times and where to watch the competition live as the continental showpiece approaches.
- 39Asian Games men's cricket quarter-final set for Nisshin▼2nd Quarter-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Sep 28 2026
The second quarter-final of the Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition is scheduled for 28 September 2026 at Nisshin. The fixture will decide one of the semi-final spots in the tournament, with Asian cricket-playing nations contesting the medal places. Fans and cricket outlets are following the schedule ahead of the knockout rounds.
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India completed a kabaddi golden double at the Asian Games 2026, with both the men's and women's teams defeating Iran in their finals to retain their titles. NDTV spoke to players Ritu Negi and Pinky Roy after the women's victory, while Neeta Dhadwe, coach of the women's team, spoke about savouring the gold. Searches for live coverage and highlights have surged as fans celebrate India's continued dominance in the sport.