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Asian Games 2026: India Eyes Gold in Boxing and Hockey
2 Oct
Summary
- India competes in wrestling, archery, squash, and hockey today.
- Boxing finals feature Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen for gold.
- Women's hockey team faces China in a crucial gold medal match.
The Asian Games 2026 continues with its 13th day of competition, featuring a packed schedule for Indian athletes. Major events include crucial matches in wrestling, archery, squash, and hockey, all aimed at boosting India's medal count.
The day's highlights include several boxing finals. Lovlina Borgohain will compete for the gold medal in the women's 75kg category against China. Parveen faces Chinese Taipei in the women's 65kg final, and Ankush is in the men's 80kg final.
In team events, the Indian women's hockey team will play against China for the gold medal. Archery events include semifinals for recurve women's team, mixed team, and men's team, with hopes of advancing to medal matches. Other sports like Sepaktakraw, Golf, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Track Cycling, Sailing, Canoe Slalom, and Rugby Sevens also feature Indian participants.
Wrestling events are underway with several Indian athletes competing in round of 16 bouts across different weight categories. The outcomes of these matches will determine their progression to potential repechage and medal rounds.
