Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 12: Women's Hockey Team To Play Semifinal, Lovlina Borgohain Carries Medal Hope

Welcome to our live coverage preview of September 30 at the 2026 Asian Games! Today promises an action-packed schedule featuring high-stakes semifinal clashes and crucial medal matches for the Indian contingent. Target sports lead India’s morning quest for medals. Jyothi Surekha Vennam targets the podium in the Compound Women’s Team final, while Sahil Rajesh Jadhav anchors the Men's and Mixed Compound Team rounds. Over on the range, Kynan Chenai and Neeru compete in the Trap Mixed Team finals. The marquee event of the afternoon sees India’s Women’s Hockey team clash against Republic of Korea in a high-voltage semifinal at 15:30 IST. Inside the boxing ring, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) headlines three semifinal bouts alongside Priya (60kg) and Kapil Pokhariya (90kg). On the wrestling mat, Nisha Dahiya (68kg) and Sunil Kumar (87kg Greco-Roman) pursue evening medal matches. In tennis, Sumit Nagal features in the Men's Singles Round of 16, while Olympian Aditi Ashok tees off in Round 1 of Women's Golf