Welcome to the live coverage of India's events on Day 8 of Asian Games 2026. India brace for a packed Day 8 at the Asian Games 2026, with medal opportunities spread across disciplines from dawn until dusk. Sawan Barwal and Kartik Jayaraj Karkera kick off the day's medal push in the men's marathon, closely followed by the women's 50m rifle 3 positions team final featuring Vidarsa K Vinod, Ashi Chouksey, and Tilottama Sen. Kabaddi stands out as a marquee attraction, with both the men's and women's teams locking horns with Iran in their respective gold medal matches. Meanwhile, the squash contingent features high-stakes semifinals with Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, and Abhay Singh all chasing finals berths. Track and field events dominate the afternoon and evening sessions. Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Karanveer Singh headline the men's shot put final, while Praveen Chithravel and Karthik Unnikrishnan contest the triple jump. The track program also features crucial finals for Kiran Pahal, Prachi, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi, Parul Chaudhary, and Pooja. Elsewhere, Indian athletes take center stage in badminton, archery, boxing, hockey, and canoeing as the contingent looks to build on its impressive medal tally. Get live updates of India's events with us.
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Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 8: Hello Everyone!
Hello and welcome to another exciting day of the Asian Games 2026! Day 8 brings plenty of action for India, with major medal events, crucial semifinals and key fixtures lined up across the day. Stay tuned as we bring you all the LIVE updates, results and developments from Aichi-Nagoya. Let’s get started!
