Archive · 22 Sep 2026
India Target Asian Games Gold on Day Four in Japan
India has several chances to win medals on the fourth day of the Asian Games.
The women’s cricket team will play Sri Lanka for the gold medal.
India recently beat Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final.
Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane will compete in a mixed-team shooting event.
They must first qualify for the final to have a chance at a medal.
India’s men’s and women’s badminton teams will play Japan.
Indian fencers and karate athletes may also have medal opportunities.
The events are scheduled for September 22 in Japan.
India’s women’s cricket team will face Sri Lanka on September 22, 2026, with a gold medal at stake.
The matchup repeats the recent Asia Cup final, which India won against Sri Lanka for its eighth title.
Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane will compete in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification.
India’s men’s and women’s badminton teams are scheduled to face Japan.
Indian fencers and karate athletes could also contend for medals if they qualify for later stages.
- Who
- India’s women’s cricket team, shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane, and Indian badminton, fencing, and karate athletes.
- What
- India will compete in women’s cricket, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification, badminton, fencing, and karate.
- When
- September 22, 2026, identified as Day 4 and Tuesday.
- Where
- Japan, the host location identified in the article.
- Why
- India is seeking medals, including a possible first Asian Games gold for its women’s cricket team.
- Date
- September 22, 2026
- Day
- Day 4 of the Asian Games
- Cricket fixture
- India women vs Sri Lanka women
- Shooting event
- 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification
- Indian shooters
- Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane
- Badminton fixtures
- India’s men’s and women’s teams vs Japan
- Other medal opportunities
- Fencing and karate, subject to qualification