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India Aims for More Medals on Day 3 of Asian Games
22 Sep
Summary
- Manu Bhaker competes in 10m air pistol individual and team events.
- Mirabai Chanu seeks her first Asian Games medal in weightlifting.
- Indian men's badminton faces China in a semifinal clash.
Day 3 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya promises a packed schedule for Indian athletes aiming to enhance their medal count. In shooting, Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Inder Singh, and Esha Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol individual and team events. Mirabai Chanu, a celebrated weightlifter, is set to participate in the women's 49kg category, with this being a medal event.
The Indian women's hockey team, following recent successes, will face Thailand in a Pool B match, looking to maintain their winning streak. The men's badminton team gears up for a challenging semifinal against China, having secured a quarterfinal victory over Japan. Other Indian athletes will also be in action across sports like rowing, table tennis, fencing, equestrian, swimming, kabaddi, boxing, and squash throughout the day.
