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Apr 2019

Oct 05, 2026

Aman Sehrawat wins Asian Games wrestling gold

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57 kilogram event at the 2026 Asian Games. In a dramatic final, Sehrawat defeated North Korea’s Han Chong Song 11–7 after overcoming a difficult position earlier in the match. The victory makes Sehrawat the first Indian wrestler to win Asian Games gold in the 57 kg freestyle category. His success was a highlight of India’s wrestling campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Games and adds to his growing international achievements. Sehrawat credited his coaches and training partners for the breakthrough.

Sehrawat won gold in men’s freestyle 57 kg at the 2026 Asian Games.
Final score 11–7 against Han Chong Song (North Korea).
First Indian gold in 57 kg freestyle at Asian Games.
Part of India’s strong wrestling campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
Credits to coaches and training partners.

India wins women's hockey gold at Asian Games 2026

India won a historic gold medal in women's hockey at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In the final, India defeated defending champions China by a 1–0 margin, with Lalremsiami scoring the decisive goal. The win ended India's 44-year wait for an Asian Games title in women's hockey, the last gold having come in 1982. Goalkeeper Savita Punia and the Indian defense held the slender lead against a strong Chinese side, making crucial saves and clearances late in the match. The victory also guarantees direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games for the Indian team, adding to the country's sporting achievements this year.

India defeated China 1–0 in the final; Lalremsiami scored the winner.
First Asian Games women's hockey gold for India since 1982.
Savita Punia and defense kept the lead under pressure.
Team earns direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Contributes to India’s overall success at the Games.

Oct 04, 2026

Ankush Panghal Wins Asian Games Gold in Men’s 80 kg Boxing at Aichi-Nagoya

An Indian boxer, Ankush Panghal, won the gold medal in the men's 80 kilogram category at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Panghal secured the title on 2 October 2026, delivering a composed performance in the final against South Korea's Minseong Kim. The triumph gave India its first Asian Games gold in this weight class, a milestone for the national boxing program. The victory came on a day when Indian boxing also claimed two additional gold medals through Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda, helping India to finish with a strong boxing showing. Panghal's gold adds momentum to India’s ongoing push in amateur boxing and national team development.

Panghal won the men's 80 kg boxing gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on 2 October 2026.
India also won golds in Lovlina Borgohain (women's 75 kg) and Parveen Hooda (women's 65 kg) on the same day.
This is India's first Asian Games gold in the 80 kg weight class.
The result contributed to a strong boxing showing for India at the Games.

Oct 03, 2026

Lovlina Borgohain wins Asian Games gold in women’s 75 kg

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the gold medal in the women’s 75 kg boxing event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on 2 October 2026. Borgohain defeated China’s Ziyi Bao by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final. The victory coincided with Borgohain’s 29th birthday, making it a memorable day for her and supporters. A former world champion and Olympic medallist, Borgohain has previously won a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games. Her gold makes her the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold, following Mary Kom’s earlier triumphs. The win boosts India’s boxing medal tally in this edition.

Date of final: 2 October 2026.
Borgohain defeated Ziyi Bao 5-0 in the final.
Gold comes on Borgohain’s 29th birthday.
She is the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold.
India’s boxing medal tally gains a significant boost.

Oct 02, 2026

India clinches first athletics gold at 2026 Asian Games

India secured its first athletics gold at the 2026 Asian Games with a 4x400 metre women’s relay at Nagoya’s Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. The quartet of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3 minutes 29.69 seconds, finishing ahead of Bahrain (silver) and China (bronze). The victory added to Ramraj’s tally as her third medal of the Games. The relay win arrives as part of India’s broader track-and-field performance at Nagoya, signaling a strengthening program for long-distance events and sprint relays ahead of subsequent continental events. Officials praised teamwork and disciplined pacing by the Indian squad.

India won its first athletics gold at the 2026 Asian Games in the women’s 4x400m relay.
Team members: Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi, Vithya Ramraj; time 3:29.69.
Silver went to Bahrain; China claimed bronze in the event.
Venue: Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Ramraj earned her third medal at the Games; signals improved track-and-field prospects.

Oct 01, 2026

Shubman Gill clocks fastest ODI double century as India beat West Indies in Guwahati

On 30 September 2026, Shubman Gill produced a historic innings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, as India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI. Gill remained not out on 223 from 133 balls, becoming the fastest player to reach an ODI double hundred, achieved in 117 deliveries. He surpassed Ishan Kishan’s 126-ball record set in 2022. Gill’s assault supported India’s chase of a daunting 406, with Rohit Sharma also contributing a century. India chased the target in 43.3 overs, leaving the Windies with little room for error. The win strengthened India’s position in the ongoing series.

Gill scored 223* off 133 balls, fastest ODI double century
Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, 30 September 2026
India chased 406 in 43.3 overs, eight-wicket win
Rohit Sharma contributed a-century in the chase
Second ODI double century for Gill

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