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India Grabs Silver & Bronze on Day 12, Hockey & Cricket Reach Finals!
2 Oct
Summary
- India secured silver and bronze medals on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026.
- The Indian men's hockey and cricket teams advanced to their respective finals.
- China continues to lead the overall medal tally with 288 medals.
On Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026, India's medal count expanded with silver and bronze finishes in wrestling, archery, and sailing. Nitesh Siwach won silver in men's 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling, while Prince Kurisinkal and Manu Francis secured silver in sailing.
The Indian men's hockey team reached the final after a late winner against Pakistan, and the men's cricket team also advanced by defeating Sri Lanka. Archery contributed a bronze medal through Ganesh Thirumuru.
In the overall medal tally, China leads with 288 medals, followed by Japan. India remains in eighth place with 64 medals (10 gold, 22 silver, 32 bronze), having added five medals to its collection on Day 12.
