India opened its gold medal account at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Day 3, with the women’s cricket team securing the top prize after defeating Sri Lanka in a dominant final.
The victory took India’s overall medal tally to seven, while the country also secured another medal opportunity in men’s badminton after the Indian team defeated Japan in the quarter-finals.
Shooting continued to be one of India’s major medal-producing disciplines, with the country having won five medals so far.
India Wins First Gold Medal
The Indian women’s cricket team delivered a strong performance to clinch the gold medal at the Asian Games.
India dominated Sri Lanka in the final to secure the country’s first gold of the 2026 Games.
The result added another medal to India’s campaign and took the overall tally to seven medals.
The women’s cricket team’s success also adds to India’s growing medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya.
Men’s Badminton Team Assures Another Medal
India’s men’s badminton team also progressed to the semifinals after defeating Japan in the quarter-finals.
The victory guarantees India at least another medal in the team event, with the colour of the medal to be decided in the subsequent rounds.
The men’s team will now look to continue its campaign and advance to the final.
Shooting Produces Five Medals
India’s shooters have continued to make a significant contribution to the medal tally.
The shooting contingent has already secured five medals during the Games.
However, India narrowly missed another medal opportunity in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the mixed team final after narrowly missing out on a podium finish.
Their result came after India had already enjoyed several strong performances in individual and team shooting events.
Women’s Badminton Team Exits
India’s women’s badminton team ended its campaign in the quarter-finals after losing 1-3 to hosts Japan.
The Indian players were unable to overcome Japan in the knockout encounter, bringing the team event campaign to an end.
Japan’s victory allowed the hosts to progress further in the competition.
Men’s Hockey Team Back In Action
India’s men’s hockey team is also scheduled to return to action as the Asian Games competition continues.
The hockey campaign represents another potential medal opportunity for India, with the team aiming to make progress in the tournament.
Alongside hockey, Indian athletes will compete in several other disciplines where further medals could be secured.
India’s Asian Games Campaign Continues
With the women’s cricket gold, strong performances in shooting and a confirmed medal in men’s badminton, India has made significant progress by Day 3 of the Asian Games 2026.
The Indian contingent will now look to build on its early success as more medal events take place across Aichi-Nagoya.
