Asian Games 2026, Day 14: India's historic result in women's hockey raises tally to 6 gold medals for the day

Asian Games 2026 Day 14: India closed a historic day with 6 gold medals. It is their joint best effort in a day toward winning gold medals, matching the previous edition of the games. The day started with India winning gold in women's recurve archery and ended with a historic gold in women's hockey.

Indian team after winning the gold medal in hockey. (X Images)

Asian Games 2026 Day 14: India signs off on a stunning day in the Asian Games. The most stirring result of the day probably came just before the close of it. The Indian women's hockey team won the gold after 44 years. Salima Tete and her team defeated China 1-0 to script history at Aichi-Nagoya. ...Read More

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• 2 Oct 2026, 06:03:01 PM IST

  Hockey: India qualify for LA 28

  This win also confirms India's presence at the 2028 Olympics inLos Angeles. This gold has been 44 years in the making. The girls have shown tremendous resilience, resistance, and nerve to win this one. WHAT A BRILLIANT EFFORT!!!! And that is also India's sixth gold medal today.

  Also, just to remind you. Never in the history of Asian Games, had both the women and men's team have won gold for India. Half the job has been done, tomorrow the men's hockey team will have to do the rest.

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:57:18 PM IST

  Hockey: Gold for Salima Tete and her team

  THERE IS THE HOOTER!!!! ANOTHER GOLD FOR INDIA!!! The sixth of the day, and this one is historic!!!!! What a win!!!! What great resilience and resistance. They have won a gold medal in the Asian Games after 44 years.

  India took the lead in the first quarter and then held on to that slender lead throughout the game. But at last, it is done. INDIA HAVE SECURED A GOLD!!!!!

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:54:05 PM IST

  Hockey: China have pulled out the goalkeeper

  Three minutes left on the clock and China have pulled out their goalkeeper. They will now play with 11 outfield players.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (12') (4th Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:50:50 PM IST

  Hockey: India inch closer to a historic gold

  So, just six more minutes left. But in hockey, that is a lot of time. India still lead by 1-0. But China is playing excellent hockey. Salima Tete and her team need to hang on now and clinch this medal.

  IND -1:0 - CHN (9') (4th Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:40:22 PM IST

  Hockey: India take the lead in the final quarter

  The third quarter comes to an end, and India have held on to their lead. China dominated the play in the third quarter and pushed India hard. Salima Tete and her team has shown great resilience here.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (3rd Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:34:49 PM IST

  Hockey: India hold the lead

  India keep the slender 1-0 lead against China in the gold medal match. China have come out aggressively in the third quarter, and they have controlled most of it. India have just absorbed the pressure and defended with their bodies on the line.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (11') (3rd Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:23:40 PM IST

  Hockey: Another Penalty Stroke for China

  Another penalty stroke was given to China. The ball struck Navneet's body, and it was therefore awarded to China. Okay, India has reviewed it. The decision has been overturned, and it is a PC for China.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (3') (3rd Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:13:21 PM IST

  Wrestling: Dipanshi misses out on bronze

  Dipanshis goes down 4-11 to Kazakhstan's Zeinep Bayanova in the women's 50kg bronze medal match. Her Asian Games campaign ends without a medal.

  It was a cagey opening period, after which Dipanshi opened her account with a two-point takedown. However, Bayanova gradually took control of the match. Dipanshi needed some medical attention after she was turned over before she fought back and made the score 4-7.

  The Indian wrestler held herself briefly, but Bayanova closed the contest with a decisive four-point move, won the bout 11-4 and claimed the bronze medal.

• 2 Oct 2026, 05:09:16 PM IST

  Hockey: India hold lead, courtesy of Saveeta Punia

  There is the hooter. That is the end of the first half. The goal from Lalremsiami separates the two sides.

  However, India would be thankful for the brilliant reflexes of their goalkeeper, Saveeta Punia. She saved a penalty stroke and helped India keep the lead.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (HT)

• 2 Oct 2026, 04:58:49 PM IST

  Hockey: Penalty Stroke for China

  OH!!!!! China has been pushing India in the second quarter, resulting in a penalty stroke. A slight push in the Chinese player and a penalty stroke has been awarded.

  Jang Ling with the stroke!!!! WOW!!!!! Saveeta Punia saves it!!!! WHAT A SAVE!!!! India keep the lead.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (8') (2nd Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 04:47:07 PM IST

  Hockey: India 1-0 after the first quarter

  The first quarter comes to an end, and India close it with a 1-0 lead. What a start it has been!!!! Lalremsiami provided the finish to a brilliant move initiated by Salima Tete. India will look to carry the momentum ahead and assure their gold medal in women's hockey.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (1st Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 04:41:36 PM IST

  Hockey: India lead in the final

  GOAL!!! WHAT A FINISH!!!!! Lalremsiami with a reverse hit, and that breaks the resilient Chinese defence. Salima Tete set it up by winning the ball and launching the counterattack. Lalremsiami was there to fnish things off.

  IND - 1:0 - CHN (10') (1st Q)

• 2 Oct 2026, 04:31:43 PM IST

  Hockey: The match gets on the way

  So, the match has started. India playing in Orange, China in whites. Salima Tete and her team will be looking to continue their momentum. While India have floursihed with goals, this Chinese team is yet to concede a goal.

• 2 Oct 2026, 04:25:38 PM IST

  Hockey: All set for the match now

  After a delay of about an hour, we are all set for the historic India vs China match. India will be tested hard against the Chinese. So, all set for it….. Chance for India to add another gold to their tally.

• 2 Oct 2026, 04:00:40 PM IST

  Hockey: Further delay

  The gold-medal match between India and China has been further delayed. It will now start at 4:30 PM IST.

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:43:55 PM IST

  Hockey: We now wait for India vs China

  Time to now move on to hockey. India women will be facing China in the gold medal match.

  The latest update is that the start of the game has been delayed. The match will now start at 4:15pm IST. So, a bit of an annoying wait before we can get some action.

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:12:15 PM IST

  Wrestling: Gold medal for India

  WHAT A BOUT!!! Sujeet Kalal comes with a stunning show. Kudiev started well and took the lead. He was 2-9 down with a minute and 40 seconds to go in the bout, but then he scripted a comeback.

  He did a takedown with eleven seconds to go and turned it around, winning the bout 10-9. WHAT A CLASH!!! WHAT A CLASH!!! WHAT A FIGHT!!! WHAT A CHAMPION!!!!

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:09:27 PM IST

  Boxing: Ankush Panghal wins the gold

  AND THE THIRD GOLD!!!!! Brilliant how from Ankush!!!! He did not give Kim a chance in the second round. Even in the third round, Ankush continued his dominance.

  He takes the third round. And that is another Gold for INDIAAA!!!!!

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:04:42 PM IST

  Boxing: Ankush giving Kim a tough time

  In the second round, Ankush shows his hand speed and dominates for most parts of it. He literally had Kim searching for answers. Great attacking display from Ankush. We wait for the judges' scores now.

  It goes to Ankush. He takes the second round unanimously. The score stands 20-17 now.

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:02:00 PM IST

  Wrestling: Great start for Kudiev

  Kudiev starts brilliantly as he throws Sujeet out of the ring and takes the first two points of this bout.

  But, Sujeet makes a strong comeback. He comes with his attacking moves and has picked up his first points too.

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:00:57 PM IST

  Boxing: Ankush Panghal takes the first round

  It is a great start for Ankush. He has taken the first round by 4-1. A split decision but India will take that.

• 2 Oct 2026, 03:00:07 PM IST

  Wrestling: Sujeet Kalkal vs Abdulmazhid Kudiev

  And now we have the gold medal bout in wrestling, too. Sujeet Kalkal eyes another gold medal in men's freestyle 65kg final.

• 2 Oct 2026, 02:55:51 PM IST

  Boxing: Time for Ankush's gold medal bout

  Now it is time for Ankush Panghal. He is the red corner against Kim Minseong in the blue corner. This promises to be another exciting clash for the ultimate prize. We are all set for the start and let us get going….

• 2 Oct 2026, 02:35:03 PM IST

  Boxing: A keenly contested third round

  The third round was fought hard. The judges have a decision. AND IT'S A SPLIT DECISION!!!!! Parveen Hooda takes the gold for India 3-2. A tightly contested bout, and Parveen Hooda comes out in flying colours. 13th Gold for India.

• 2 Oct 2026, 02:29:51 PM IST

  Boxing: Another good round for Parveen, but Chen comes back

  The second round of the match started decently for Parveen. She tried to better her defence in this case. Chen did change her stance, but Parveen was unfazed. However, the scores suggest Chen won the round.

  The round goes to Chen 5-0. As all the judges scored 10-9 in her favour this time. The final round is all set up now.

• 2 Oct 2026, 02:26:01 PM IST

  Boxing: Parveen takes the lead

  An unanimous decision for Parveen. She has been given the round 10-9 by all the five judges. Great start!!! Chen did put up a fight, but as it appears Parveen emerged better. She needs to continue this momentum.

• 2 Oct 2026, 02:21:18 PM IST

  Boxing: Time for the much-awaited match

  Here we go, Parveen takes on Chen Nien-Chen of Chinese Taipei. This will be a tough competition. Parveen starts in the blue corner, and we hope for the best.

• 2 Oct 2026, 01:51:20 PM IST

  Lovlina celebrates golden birthday!!

  Lovlina Borgohain has celebrated her birthday in the best way possible gifting India just their second Asiad gold in women's boxing history.

• 2 Oct 2026, 01:33:51 PM IST

  Golf: India in silver medal position in team event

  In the team standings in gold, India are in the second place (-11) with China in the lead (-15). This has been achieved all thanks to Pranavi Urs who continues to be in the gold medal position. Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar are not having a good time as they are now tied on 18th with +5 overall.
  

• 2 Oct 2026, 01:06:37 PM IST

  BRONZE confirmed in sepaktakraw!!

  India have lost to Japan in straight sets (12-15, 13-15) in the sepaktakraw men's quadrant semi-final. With this, the bronze medal in this event has been confirmed.

• 2 Oct 2026, 12:39:03 PM IST

  Sepaktakraw: India lose first set

  India are eyeing for a historic gold medal in sepaktakraw as they face Japan in the men's quadrant semi-final to qualify for the final. India have lost the first set by a margin of 12-15. If India want a win they need to come back and win the second set. Otherwise they will have to settle only for a bronze medal.

• 2 Oct 2026, 12:24:09 PM IST

  Here's how Sujeet reached the final

  Sujeet Kalkal beat Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka of Japan to reach the final. Here's how he snatched the last-minute win in the semi-final.

• 2 Oct 2026, 12:10:06 PM IST

  Another archery silver for India!!

  The Indian archers have had a field day at the Asian Games 2026. The men's recurve archery team has lost to the mighty South Korea in th final, as the team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge clinch the silver medal. India have now won their second straight silver at the event.

• 2 Oct 2026, 12:01:28 PM IST

  India go way behind after second set

  The South Koreans have shown why they are regarded as the best nation in archery. It was a near perfect series of arrows from Korea as they seal 57 points. The Indians were way off the mark as they could only manage 50. India now trail 3-1. They now need to win the third set to come back and win.

• 2 Oct 2026, 11:57:05 AM IST

  Archery: India, Korea on level points after first set

  India and Korea are on equal points after the first set was drawn at 56-56. The team Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge and Korea are now level on 1-1. India now need to win 4 more set points to win the gold medal.

• 2 Oct 2026, 11:39:17 AM IST

  Golf: Pranavi Urs remains on top!!

  Pranavi Urs might bring an unexpected gold medal in golf as things stamd. After the second round of the individual stroke play event, the golfer remains on the top spot of the list. If she remains on top after Round 3 of the event, then she will seal the gold.

• 2 Oct 2026, 11:16:31 AM IST

  India men's recurve archery team into final

  The Indian men's recurve archery team have stormed into the final of the event as they defeated Iran in the semi-final. The team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge will now face the mighty South Korea in the final.

• 2 Oct 2026, 10:45:57 AM IST

  Deepanshi to fight for bronze

  India has another chance at a wrestling medal, as Deepanshi Khatri has made the most use of the second chance given to her in the repechage round. She defeated Dit Samnang of Cambodia by technical superiority. She will now fight for the bronze medal.

• 2 Oct 2026, 10:42:28 AM IST

  Sujeet assures wrestling medal

  Sujeet Kalkal has stormed his way into the men's 65kg final of the Asian Games 2026 by beating reigning Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka in the semi-final. He has thus assured India of at least a silver medal in the category. In the final he will face Abdulmazid Kudiev of Tajikistan.

• 2 Oct 2026, 10:24:20 AM IST

  GOLD for Lovlina!!

  Lovlina Borgohain has sealed India's first gold medal in boxing at the Asian Games 2026. This is her first Asian Games gold, and the first for India in women's boxing since Mary Kom in 2014. Lovlina had won the silver medal in the last edition of the Asian Games in 2023. This is extra special for as it is her birthday.

• 2 Oct 2026, 10:10:06 AM IST

  Dipanshi in repechage!!

  Dipanshi Phogat now has a chance to win a bronze medal. She had lost in the Round of 16 in the women's 50kg category against Yui Susaki of Japan, who went on to reach the final. This means that Phogat has entered the repechage round.

• 2 Oct 2026, 10:07:51 AM IST

  BRONZE in sailing for Nethra Kumanan

  Nethra Kumanan has won another sailing bronze medal for India at the Asian Games 2026 in the women's dinghy event. This is her first Asian Games medal, after she finished 7th and 4th in the 2018 and 2023 editions respectively.

• 2 Oct 2026, 10:03:37 AM IST

  Lovlina Borgohain up fo gold next!!

  India will hope to seal their first gold medal in boxing at the Asian Games 2026 as one of the biggest stars of the sport in the country, Lovlina Borgohain takes on Bao Ziyi of China in the women's 75kg final. Bao won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships.

• 2 Oct 2026, 09:51:32 AM IST

  Sujeet Kalkal powers through to semis

  Sujeet Kalkal proves why he is one of the favourites to win the gold medal at the Asian Games. In the men's freestyle 65kg quarter-final. He beats Abbas Ebrahimzadehsavadkouhi of Iran by technical superiority by a margin of 10-0. He has thus marched through to the semi-final.

• 2 Oct 2026, 09:46:21 AM IST

  Sailing: Vishnu Saravanan finishes 4th

  The veteran Vishnu Saravanan finishes fourth in the men’s dinghy sailing. He finished second in the final two races, but he could not make uop for his poor start.

• 2 Oct 2026, 09:31:58 AM IST

  SILVER for India

  India just lost the mixed team final in the recurve archery event by a margin of 3-5. The team of Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara have thus clinched the first-ever silver medal for India at the event in Asian Games history.

• 2 Oct 2026, 09:27:03 AM IST

  India still fighting for gold

  India went 0-4 down after the second set, and looked down and out in the third set as well. However, China hit a 7 in the final shot to help India win the set by a margin of 36-37. Its 4-2, and India need to win this third set to go into the shootout.

• 2 Oct 2026, 09:18:41 AM IST

  India trail after first set in final

  India and China have begun their final in the mixed team recurve archery event as the team of Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara aim for the second gold medal of the day in archery. In the first set, India are on the backfoot, as they lost and now trail 0-2.

• 2 Oct 2026, 08:57:37 AM IST

  India awarded sailing BRONZE

  India have won a medal out of nowhere as the women's skiff team have been awarded the bronze medal. Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma finished fourth. However, both were moved up a spot after China were disqualified from a couple of races. Hence, they finished third and won the bronze.

• 2 Oct 2026, 08:36:55 AM IST

  Another archery medal CONFIRMED!!

  The team of Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara have assured India of another medal in archery. They made a comeback in the last two sets to win the semi-final by a margin of 5-3. They will now eye to win their second gold of the day as they take on China in the final. A medal has been confirmed, however.