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Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: India vs Bangladesh women’s kabaddi underway; India crush Pakistan 3-0 in men’s TTLIVE NOWNewsSports NewsAsian Games 2026 NewsAsian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: India vs Bangladesh women’s kabaddi underway; India crush Pakistan 3-0 in men’s TTLIVE NOWCommentsTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 21, 2026, 17:10:13 ISTSUMMARYAsian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 2, of the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, with shooting, mixed martial arts, hockey, kabaddi and table tennis among the key events on the schedule. After winning two silver medals in shooting on the opening day, India will have another chance to reach the podium in the men's 10m air rifle event.
Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane and Rudrankksh Patil will compete in the qualification round and the team final. The individual final is scheduled for 9 am IST, subject to qualification.
In mixed martial arts, Suchika Tariyal will fight Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon in the women's traditional 60kg semifinal at 8am IST. Having already assured herself of at least a bronze medal by reaching the semifinals, Suchika will now aim to secure a place in the final.
India's women's hockey team will play Indonesia in its second Pool B match after opening the tournament with a 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The men's and women's kabaddi teams will also begin their campaigns on Monday.
In table tennis, India's men's and women's teams are scheduled to play two matches each against Pakistan. Live EventsKey Events17:10 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: Kabaddi | India dominte Bangladesh in women's Group A matchStrong start from the defending champions.
India women lead Bangladesh 21-10 at half-time in their opening kabaddi group-stage match at the Asian Games. 16:57 (IST) Sep 21At just 13, Yu Zidi is already swimming towards a rivalry that could define the next era of women's swimming.
40 seconds of the world record held by Canadian Olympic champion Summer McIntosh. The result has only intensified the anticipation around a potential Yu-McIntosh showdown.
16:41 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: Kabaddi | India vs Bangladesh in women's Group AIndia women begin their kabaddi campaign with a group-stage clash against neighbours Bangladesh. 16:27 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: India crush Pakistan 3-0 in TTIndia crushed Pakistan 3-0 in the table tennis team contest at the Asian Games, bouncing back strongly after their shock defeat to Iran.
Payas Jain completed the clean sweep in the third match, beating Pakistan’s Khan Muhammad 3-0 in straight games. Jain won 11-2, 11-5, 11-7 as India sealed the contest without dropping a game.
Earlier, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran followed Harmeet Desai’s opening win with another 3-0 victory, defeating Abbas Khan 11-1, 11-8, 11-9. In the opening match, Harmeet beat Khan Muhammad 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 to put India ahead.
India needed a win to keep their campaign on track after losing to Iran yesterday. They had begun their campaign with a victory over Indonesia.
The win temporarily lifted India to the top of Group F with five points from three matches, ahead of Iran. 16:08 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: India extend lead to 2-0 against Pakistan in TTIndia moved 2-0 ahead against Pakistan in the table tennis team contest at the Asian Games.
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran followed Harmeet Desai’s opening win with a 3-0 victory over Abbas Khan, winning 11-1, 11-8, 11-9 in straight games. Earlier, Harmeet had defeated Khan Muhammad 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-5) to give India the early lead.
India need a win to keep their campaign on track after suffering a shock defeat to Iran yesterday. They had opened their campaign with a victory over Indonesia.
15:49 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: Table Tennis | India lead Pakistan 1-0Confident start for India in table tennis against Pakistan. India’s Harmeet Desai beat Pakistan’s Khan Muhammad 3-0 in the opening match, winning 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 to put India 1-0 ahead in the contest.
India need a win to keep their campaign on track after suffering a shock defeat to Iran yesterday. 15:42 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: WUSHU | Aryan in quarterfinalsMore good news for India in wushu.
Aryan defeated Afghanistan’s Shahzada Safi 2-0 in the men’s 56kg Round of 16 to book his place in the quarterfinals. A few minutes earlier, India’s Roshibina Devi had also advanced to the women’s 60kg quarterfinals, beating Bangladesh’s Most Khatun by WPD (Win by Point Difference).
15:34 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: Table Tennis | India vs PakistanAnother India-Pakistan contest is underway at the Asian Games, this time in table tennis. 15:20 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: WUSHU | Roshibina in quarterfinalsIndia's Roshibina Devi advanced to the women's 60kg quarterfinals after defeating Bangladesh's Most Khatun in the Round of 16 by WPD (Win by Point Difference).
15:04 (IST) Sep 21A powerful typhoon approaching Japan's Pacific coast has raised concerns over possible disruption to the Asian Games 2026, with organisers taking a precautionary step by postponing the equestrian eventing competition as Typhoon Dujuan threatens to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that conditions could deteriorate rapidly as Dujuan moves towards eastern Japan.
The storm was expected to pass near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Monday evening, while heavy rain could continue through Tuesday. The agency also warned of the possibility of linear rainbands over parts of the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions.
14:40 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live: Do you think India could improve on its medal tally from the last edition? , Roshbina Devi faces Most Khatun in the women’s 60kg Round of 16 in wushu.
, India take on Pakistan in the men’s team Group F table tennis match. m.
14:00 (IST) Sep 21India enjoy a successful day at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, having secured a total of six medals so far. Shooting provides three of those medals, highlighted by Himanshu Dhillon’s silver and Rudrankksh Patil’s bronze in the men’s 10m air rifle final.
Another historic moment comes in mixed martial arts, where Suchika Tariyal wins bronze and becomes the first Indian to secure a medal in the sport at the Asian Games. 52 seconds in the 10-swimmer medal race.
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13:17 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Up next, Srihari Nataraj competes in the men’s 50m backstroke finalComing up in swimming, Srihari Nataraj competes in the men’s 50m backstroke final. Nataraj qualifies for the medal race after finishing third in his heat and securing the final qualifying spot.
He now returns to the pool with a medal at stake, as India look to add another strong performance in the swimming programme. Nataraj faces a competitive field in the final and will aim to deliver his best swim of the Games.
13:13 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Srikanth Kidambi completes India’s clean sweep over BangladeshSrikanth Kidambi completes India’s clean sweep over Bangladesh in the men’s team first-round badminton tie. Facing Al Amin Jumar, Srikanth wins the opening game 21-15 before producing another controlled performance in the second, taking it 21-9.
The straight-games victory gives India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the team tie. Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty earlier secure victories in their respective matches, and Srikanth now completes the job for India.
13:02 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Srikanth Kidambi's match should complete a sweep for India against BangladeshSrikanth Kidambi gives India another strong start in the third match of the men’s team badminton tie against Bangladesh. Facing Al Amin Jumar, Srikanth takes the opening game 21-15 after a competitive start.
He then dominates the second game, racing to a 4-1 lead before Bangladesh’s player can build any momentum. Srikanth now sits firmly in control as India look to complete a clean sweep in the tie.
12:36 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Ayush Shetty's win takes India closer to next roundAyush Shetty secures another point for India in the men’s team first-round badminton tie against Bangladesh, defeating Gourab Singha in straight games. Shetty dominates the opening game 21-4 before Bangladesh offer more resistance in the second, but the Indian shuttler remains in control and wins it 21-13.
Shetty’s 21-4, 21-13 victory gives India a 2-0 lead in the overall team tie. 12:29 (IST) Sep 21Suchika Tariyal has made history by winning India's first bronze medal in MMA at the Asian Games.
12:14 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Ayush Shetty takes early lead in the opening gameIndia continue their men’s team first-round badminton tie against Bangladesh with Ayush Shetty taking on Gourab Singha in the second match. Shetty make a strong start and lead 3-0 in the opening game.
Bangladesh are yet to get on the scoreboard as the Indian shuttler apply early pressure and look to extend India’s advantage in the overall tie. 12:04 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Lakshya Sen gives India the perfect start against BangladeshLakshya Sen gives India the perfect start against Bangladesh in the men’s team first-round tie, defeating Ayman Ibn Jaman in straight games.
Sen dominates the opening game 21-4 before maintaining his control in the second, winning 21-12. Jaman puts up more resistance in the second game, but Sen stays composed and closes out the match comfortably.
The Indian shuttler wins 21-4, 21-12 to secure the opening point for India and put his team ahead in the tie. 11:45 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Lakshya Sen makes a strong start for IndiaLakshya Sen makes a strong start for India against Bangladesh’s Ayman Ibn Jaman in the men’s team first-round tie.
Sen dominates the opening game and takes it 21-4, putting India firmly in control. Jaman struggles to match Sen’s pace and consistency as the Indian shuttler quickly builds a commanding lead.
Sen stays composed throughout the game and closes it out comfortably, giving India an early advantage in the opening singles match. 11:30 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: India complete a dominant 17-1 victory over Indonesia in their Pool B matchIndia complete a dominant 17-1 victory over Indonesia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.
India lead 9-0 at half-time and extend the advantage to 14-1 after three quarters before adding three more goals in the final quarter. Deepika, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Rutuja Pisal, Sakshi Rana, Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur and Ishika Chaudhary all feature among India’s scorers.
Navneet Kaur and Sakshi Rana add late goals to cap India’s emphatic performance. 11:15 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: What is coming up next?
Coming up at the Asian Games, India take on Bangladesh in the men’s team first round of badminton. The Indian team now begin their campaign in the team event, with a place in the next round at stake.
Bangladesh stand in their way as India look to make a strong start to the competition. The tie features a series of singles and doubles matches, with the overall result determining which team advances.
11:03 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Indian women's hockey team leads 14-1 against IndonesiaIndia hold a commanding 14-1 lead over Indonesia after three quarters in their women’s hockey match. India continue their dominant attacking display after taking a 9-0 advantage into half-time, adding five more goals in the third quarter.
Deepika, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Rutuja Pisal, Sakshi Rana, Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur and Ishika Chaudhary feature among India’s scorers. Indonesia manage to find the net once, but India remain firmly in control of the contest.
10:48 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: India’s men’s kabaddi team beats hosts Japan 49-23India’s men’s kabaddi team beat hosts Japan 49-23 in their Group A match. India control the contest from the opening stages after Japan take the first points, quickly turning the game in their favour.
The Indian raiders and defenders combine effectively to build a substantial lead, with India going into half-time 24-6 ahead. Japan fight back in the second half, but India maintain their dominance and keep the hosts at a distance.
10:36 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: India women dominate Pool B match against IndonesiaIndia take a commanding 9-0 lead over Indonesia at half-time in their women’s hockey match at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. India dominate the opening two quarters and repeatedly trouble the Indonesian defence with their attacking pressure.
Deepika and Sunelita Toppo both find the scoresheet, while Lalremsiami, Rutuja Pisal and Sakshi Rana also contribute to India’s impressive attacking display. India convert multiple penalty corners and maintain control throughout the first half.
Indonesia struggle to create meaningful opportunities as India keep them scoreless. 10:26 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2: Suchika Tariyal distraught after loss in semisIndia's MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal was visibly distraught after losing the semifinal of women's 60kg, losing to Singapore's Hoon Hui Teo.
What we are hearing is after the match was awarded to the Singapore fighter, the Indian camp protested and eventually the match was called a draw. However, in the event of a draw the rule that whoever is lighter kicked in and Suchika was 700 grams more than her opponent.
10:22 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India continue to dominate Indonesia in women's hockeyA barrage of goals from the Indian team has seen the them take 7-0 lead in the second quarter. Rutuja Pisla, Lalremsaimi, Sakshi Rana with the goals.
A brace for Pisla. India with 60 per cent possession and 7 Penalty Corners.
10:12 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India 31-9 Japan at HT in men's Group A kabaddi matchIndia enjoy a commanding 31-9 lead over Japan at half-time in their men’s Group A kabaddi match. Japan make the early breakthrough and take the first points, but India quickly respond and establish control.
The Indian raiders and defenders combine effectively as the lead keeps growing, leaving Japan struggling to stay in contention. India now hold a 22-point advantage at the break and are firmly in control of the contest.
10:03 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India take 3-0 lead in women's hockey Pool B match against IndonesiaIndia extend their lead to 3-0 against Indonesia in the women’s hockey match. Deepika converts a penalty corner to put India further ahead, before Sunelita Toppo adds another goal to continue India’s strong attacking display.
Lalremsiami also gets on the scoresheet from a penalty-corner situation as India maintain complete control of the contest. Indonesia struggle to contain India’s pressure and attacking movement, with the Indian side creating repeated opportunities inside the circle.
09:56 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India eye dominant win over Japan in Group A kabaddi matchJapan open the scoring against India in the Group A kabaddi match, but India quickly respond with a dominant spell. India now lead 9-2 after overturning Japan’s early advantage and establish a seven-point cushion.
The Indian side control the contest in the opening phase and look increasingly comfortable on the mat. Japan struggle to keep pace as India build momentum and apply pressure through their raids and defensive play.
09:54 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Indian women's hockey team in action against IndonesiaIndia remain level at 0-0 against Indonesia after five minutes of the first quarter. India earn an early penalty stroke, presenting Navneet with a golden opportunity to open the scoring.
However, the Indonesian goalkeeper produces an excellent save, using her left leg to keep Navneet’s effort out. It is a superb piece of goalkeeping under pressure and keeps Indonesia on level terms.
India continue to press forward as they look to break the deadlock, but Indonesia hold firm in the opening stages. Key EventAll Key Events ›09:40 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Rudrankksh Patil settles for bronze; Himanshu Dhillon clinches silverIt is all over in the men’s 10m air rifle final, with India securing two medals.
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Dhillon and Patil both stay in medal contention throughout the final before finishing on the podium. 09:38 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Two medals confirmed for IndiaIndia have two medals confirmed in the men’s 10m air rifle final, with Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon occupying the second and third positions after the latest stage.
0. 09:35 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: What an intriguing round of shootingAfter three rounds of shoot-off tiebreaks, China’s Ma Sihan bows out of the men’s 10m air rifle final.
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0. 09:20 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon occupy the top two spots after 12 shotsWhat a start for India in the men’s 10m air rifle final!
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09:16 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India's Suchika Tariyal settles for bronzeIndia’s Suchika Tariyal settles for a bronze medal in the women’s traditional 60kg mixed martial arts event after losing her semifinal 2-0. Tariyal fights Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon in the last-four contest but falls short of reaching the final.
Her semifinal defeat ends her title hopes, but she, winning India's first MMA Asiad medal, finishes the competition with a bronze. 09:07 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India’s Sumit Kundu wins his bout, qualifies for Round of 16India’s Sumit Kundu wins his men’s 70kg Round of 32 bout against Thailand’s Bunjong Sinsiri at the Asian Games.
Kundu puts together a strong performance to secure victory and advances to the Round of 16. 09:04 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India have two contenders, but how does it work?
The shooters are currently in the middle of their sighting shots ahead of the men’s 10m air rifle final. Once the competition begins, each shooter first fires two series of five shots.
Eliminations then start after every two shots. The shooter placed last is eliminated after the 12th shot, followed by further eliminations after the 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd and 24th shots.
The process continues until the final two shooters remain, setting up the medal positions. 08:54 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Sumit Kundu in action in boxingBoxing is now underway at the Asian Games, with India’s Sumit Kundu taking on Thailand’s Bunjong Sinsiri in the men’s 70kg Round of 32.
The opening round is currently in progress, with Kundu looking to make a strong start in his campaign. Bunjong presents the challenge for the Indian boxer as both fighters battle for a place in the next round.
08:53 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Japan beat India in regu Group B matchJapan beat India in the third and final Group B match of the men’s team regu speaktakraw event at the Asian Games. 08:36 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Japan look favourites in regu Group B match against IndiaIndia trail Japan 6-10 in the second game of the third Group B match in men’s team regu.
India are already trailing 0-1 in the match, while the overall tie stands level at 1-1 after the first two matches. Japan now move closer to taking the second game, but India continue to fight to stay alive in the contest.
08:26 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: A medal event for India in shooting coming up nextIndia have two shooters through to the men’s 10m air rifle individual final at the Asian Games 2026. 0.
Both make the top eight and advance to the medal-deciding final. 3 and misses out on the final.
08:12 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Some setbacks for IndiaIn soft tennis, India’s Aadhya Tiwari and Jay Meena lose their final group match 5-1 to South Korea’s Park Jaekyu and Kim Yeon-Hwa. m.
Meanwhile, in men’s team regu, India trail Japan 10-6 in the third and final Group B match. 08:03 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Coming up next, we have a big oneComing up next in the Asian Games is women’s traditional mixed martial arts, with India’s Suchika Tariyal taking on Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon in the 60kg semifinal.
Tariyal now faces a crucial bout as she looks to secure a place in the final and move closer to gold, with a medal already assured. Teo Hui Hoon stands between the Indian fighter and a spot in the title clash.
07:56 (IST) Sep 21Asian Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: Japan beat India 15-11 in men's team regu Group B matchIn their Group B match, the Asian Games hosts Japan beat India 15-11 in the deciding set to level the men’s team regu tie at 1-1. India had fought back brilliantly to force the decider, but Japan hold their nerve in the final set to win the second match.
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