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India Chases First Gold as Asian Games 2026 Continue

India is competing on the second day of the 2026 Asian Games.

The country is trying to win its first gold medal of these Games.

India won two silver medals in shooting on Sunday.

That placed India 10th in the medal standings at the end of the day.

China led the standings with 11 gold medals, while Japan had six.

India’s men’s sepak takraw team came from behind to win its first set against Japan.

Indian rifle shooters are also competing for gold in the 10m air rifle events.

India’s women’s table tennis team will play Pakistan later on Monday.

Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu finished 15th in her event.

Key facts

India’s Sunday medals: Two silver medals, both delivered by female shooters.
India’s standings: India finished Sunday in 10th place in the medal standings.
Leading standings: China and Japan each had 20 medals; China led with 11 golds and Japan had six.
Sepak takraw result: India defeated Japan 15-13 in the first set of the men’s regu group game.
Rifle competition: Parth Rakesh Mane, Himanshu Dhillon and Rudranksh Balasaheb Patil are competing in the men’s 10m air rifle qualification and team final.
Wushu result: Nyeman Wangsu placed 15th in the women’s Changquan event with a total score of 9.573.
Table tennis fixture: India’s women’s team is scheduled to face Pakistan.

indianexpress.com · 2 hrs ago