Asian Games 2026: India Shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as It Bags 7 Medals in a Day
India’s day also included a national-record marathon silver, squash finalists and a women’s shooting team silver as the medal total climbed to 30.
- On Saturday, India reaffirmed its Kabaddi dominance by winning gold in both men's and women's finals, while Sawan Barwal clinched a historic marathon silver medal, ending a 44-year drought for the country in the event.
- Barwal's silver, clocking 2:11:37, marked the first marathon medal for India since the 1982 Asian Games bronze by Hosur Kukkappa Seetharan, while the men's and women's Kabaddi teams defeated Iran to secure their respective gold titles.
- Squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to their respective singles finals, joining Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Chikitha Taniparthi who topped qualification rounds, alongside the women's 50m rifle team's silver medal performance.
- India's total medal tally reached 30, including four gold, 12 silver, and 14 bronze medals, highlighting a strong multi-sport performance despite setbacks as injuries sidelined prominent medal hopefuls Jyothi Yarraji and Praveen Chittravel.
- Squash stars Anahat and Abhay aim to secure gold in upcoming finals, which would earn qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash will make its debut.
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India enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games 2026, adding multiple medals across kabaddi, athletics, shooting and squash, while securing berths in two squash singles finals.
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Times of IndiaAsian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day
Asian Games India medal tally: India had a remarkable day at the 2026 Asian Games, winning seven medals in total. The kabaddi teams successfully defended their titles, with both men and women claiming golds. Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver in the men's marathon, breaking a national record. The women's 50m rifle 3 positions team and Tajinderpal Singh Toor also earned silver medals for India.
Asian Games 2026: India clinch kabaddi double gold, add medals in athletics, shooting
India enjoyed a strong medal run at the Asian Games, with both the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams defeating Iran to win gold. Sawan Barwal claimed marathon silver with a national record, while India also added medals in shooting, athletics, shot put and squash. In badminton, P.V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty advanced to the singles pre-quarterfinals, while Lakshya Sen exited in the second round.
Asian Games Day 7: Two kabaddi golds, marathon silver lift India into top 10
India retained both kabaddi crowns as Sawan Barwal scripted marathon history, while Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reached squash finals and Dhiraj Bommadevara set an Asian Games qualification record in archery on a packed Day 7.
How India Fared on Day 7 of the Asian Games
India continued its strong performance at the Asian Games, securing gold medals in both men's and women's Kabaddi, a historic silver in marathon by Sawan Barwal, and advancing to squash finals. The day also saw mixed results in shooting, athletics, and badminton, contributing to India's growing medal tally.
Asian Games 2026 Day 7: Double delight for India as men, women kabaddi teams retain gold - The Tribune
India completed a golden double in kabaddi at the Asian Games as both the men’s and women’s teams defended their respective titles with thrilling victories over Iran in the finals in Nagoya on Saturday. The Indian men overcame Iran 40-34 in a closely fought final to retain their gold medal, following the women’s team’s 37-34 […]
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