Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Compete for Medals on Day 4

On Day 4 of the 2026 Asian Games, India showcased its athletic prowess in multiple events, with mixed outcomes for the competitors.

Cricket: India Women's Team vs Sri Lanka In the much-anticipated cricket final, the Indian women's team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and chose to bat against Sri Lanka. The playing XI for both teams featured top players, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma opening for India.

Esports: Goalless Draw for India In the esports football event, India faced Uzbekistan in a Group D match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Players Chinmay Sahoo and Danial Patel represented India against Uzbekistan’s Abubakir Iminjonov and Farrukh Mirkhamitov, with both teams securing one point in their opening game.

Badminton Team Event India's men's badminton team began their matches with a line-up including prominent players such as Lakshya Sen and Srikanth. The first matchup commenced with Lakshya Sen taking on Kodai Naraoka.

Shooting: Heartbreak in 10m Air Rifle In a disappointing turn of events, Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane ended their mixed team final in fourth place. They were eliminated during the event, concluding their competition with a total score of 312.3.

Karate: Alisha Out in Round of 16 In the women’s kumite -55kg category, Alisha experienced a setback, losing to Indonesia's Cok Istri Agung Sanistyarani with a score of 1-6.

Fencing: Taniksha and Mitva Await Knockout Confirmation Indian fencers Taniksha Khatri and Mitva Jesangbhai Chaudhari completed their pool bouts with mixed results. Both athletes now await news regarding their advancement to the knockout stages.

Cricket: Pakistan Claims Bronze In a parallel match, the Pakistan women's team secured a bronze medal by defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs. This victory marks their third medal in women's cricket, following gold in previous editions of the Games.

Boxing: Sakshi's Dominance In boxing, Sakshi Chaudhary exhibited an outstanding performance, winning against Aira Villegas from the Philippines by a unanimous decision with judges scoring the bout overwhelmingly in her favour.

Swimming: Men's Relay Team Advances The Indian men's swimming team qualified for the final of the 4x100m medley relay, finishing seventh in the heats with a time of 3:40.41s. The final is set to take place later in the day.

Overall, India's athletes displayed resilience and skill across various sports, aiming to secure more medals as the competition unfolds.