The Asian Games 2026 schedule for Day 6 in Aichi-Nagoya presents the Indian delegation with key medal opportunities across shooting, athletics, weightlifting, and team sports. As competition intensifies on Friday, September 25, Indian athletes aim to significantly bolster their standing in the overall medal tally through a rigorous lineup of qualification rounds and direct medal finals.
Shooting Squad Targets Early Podiums in Rifle and Pistol Events
Shooting leads India’s morning push as competitors take to the ranges for multiple medal events. Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh बालासाहेब Patil, and Neeraj Kumar enter the firing lines for the men’s 50-meter rifle three positions team qualification and final, scheduled to begin at 6:15 AM local venue time. Shortly after at 6:50 AM, Suruchi Fogat and Kedarling Uchangave spearhead the country’s campaign in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team qualification and final. These morning sessions offer the delegation an immediate avenue to secure podium finishes before the afternoon block begins.
Athletics Medal Contenders Enter Track and Field Finals
Track and field events anchor the afternoon and evening schedule at the Asian Games 2026 venues. The athletics program opens a busy slate with the men’s 400-meter heats at 7:00 AM, setting up later medal battles on the track. As the afternoon transitions to evening sessions, the focus shifts directly to field and distance finals. Manpreet Kaur and Krishna Menon represent the nation in the women’s shot put final at 3:35 PM, followed by the women’s pole vault final at 4:33 PM.
Distance running and sprinting showcase further medal hopes later in the evening. Gulvieer Singh takes part in the men’s 10,000-meter final at 5:02 PM, immediately preceding the men’s hammer throw final at 5:10 PM. The track events culminate with Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh contesting the men’s 100-meter semifinals and final starting at 6:45 PM, rounding out a packed day of athletics competition.
Team Sports and Weightlifting Intensify India’s Campaign
Beyond individual shooting and athletics finals, Indian athletes continue their campaigns in weightlifting, where lifters face demanding weight categories in the hunt for medals. Meanwhile, team sports reach crucial elimination stages. Both the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams step onto the mat for their respective semifinal matches, carrying high expectations for podium progression.
The wider delegation maintains active representation across multiple disciplines throughout the day. Fencing, squash, table tennis, swimming, surfing, and hockey events feature Indian competitors as the nation looks to maintain momentum across both indoor arenas and outdoor venues in Aichi-Nagoya.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
Competition continues across all scheduled venues on Friday morning, with live results updating immediately following the conclusion of each qualification round and medal final.
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