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The Asian Games 2026 will continue in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday, September 25, with Team India aiming to add more medals to its tally. The sixth day of competition will feature several important events involving Indian athletes across shooting, athletics, kabaddi, hockey, badminton, squash, boxing, swimming and fencing.
Shooting and athletics will be among the biggest medal opportunities for India on Day 6, while the Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams will compete in their respective semifinals. The Indian women's hockey team will also take on Japan.
With several medal events and important knockout matches scheduled throughout the day, Indian fans will have plenty to follow during Day 6 of the Asian Games.
Asian Games 2026 Day 6: India’s Biggest Medal Opportunities
India will have multiple opportunities to strengthen its medal tally on September 25. Shooting and athletics will be the main focus, with Indian athletes competing in several medal events.
The day will also feature important matches in kabaddi, hockey and squash, where Indian teams and players will look to progress further in the competition.
Shooting Schedule: Indian Shooters Eye More Asian Games Medals
Shooting will once again be one of the key sports for India.
In the men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil and Neeraj Kumar will represent India.
The Indian shooters will compete in the qualification stage before the medal-deciding rounds. Their performances will be closely watched as India looks for another strong showing in shooting.
The 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event will also feature Indian representation, giving the country another opportunity to progress towards the medal stages.
Athletics Day 6 Schedule: Gulveer Singh and Others in Medal Events
Athletics will be another major attraction on Day 6.
Manpreet Kaur and Krishna Jayasankar Menon will compete in the women's shot put final, while Gulveer Singh will be in action in the men's 10,000m final.
The men's hammer throw and women's pole vault finals will also take place.
In the men's 100m event, Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh will compete in the semifinal stage, with the final also scheduled later in the day.
Kabaddi Semifinals: Indian Men’s and Women’s Teams Eye Final Spot
Kabaddi will be one of the biggest highlights of India's Day 6 schedule.
Both the Indian men's and women's teams will play their semifinal matches on Friday. A victory would take the respective team into the final and keep their gold-medal hopes alive.
The women's semifinal is scheduled for 9:30 AM, followed by the men's semifinal at 10:45 AM.
Indian fans will be closely following both matches as the teams battle for a place in the final.
India vs Japan Hockey: Women’s Team Begins Day 6 Action
The Indian women's hockey team will face Japan on September 25.
The match is scheduled for 7:30 AM. India will look to deliver a strong performance and continue its campaign at the Asian Games.
The match will be one of the first major team-sport fixtures involving India on Day 6.
Squash Schedule: Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna in Quarterfinal Action
India will also be represented in important squash matches.
Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna will be involved in the women's singles quarterfinal stage. The Indian players will look to advance further and strengthen India's medal prospects in squash.
Squash will therefore be another sport to watch during the sixth day of competition.
Badminton Schedule: Indian Shuttlers Begin Day 6 Campaign
Indian badminton players will also have a busy schedule.
The men's and women's singles Round of 64 matches will take place, while mixed doubles and men's and women's doubles matches will also be played during the day.
Indian shuttlers will be looking to make progress across the different categories as the competition moves forward.
Asian Games 2026 Day 6 Full Schedule: India Events and Timings
| Sport | Time (IST) | India’s Event |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 6:15 AM | Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions |
| Shooting | 6:50 AM | 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team |
| Hockey | 7:30 AM | India Women vs Japan |
| Kabaddi | 9:30 AM | Women's Semifinal |
| Kabaddi | 10:45 AM | Men's Semifinal |
| Squash | Morning | Women's Singles Quarterfinal |
| Athletics | 3:35 PM | Women's Shot Put Final |
| Athletics | Evening | Men's 10,000m Final |
| Athletics | Evening | Men's Hammer Throw Final |
| Athletics | Evening | Men's 100m Semifinal/Final |
Team India Medal Tally: Key Events to Watch on September 25
The sixth day could be another important day for India's medal campaign at the Asian Games 2026.
Shooting and athletics will provide several opportunities in medal events, while the kabaddi semifinals will be crucial for India's chances of reaching the gold-medal matches.
Apart from these events, Indian athletes will also compete in badminton, boxing, swimming, fencing, squash and hockey.
Asian Games 2026 Day 6: Where India Can Add More Medals
With several medal events and key knockout matches lined up, September 25 will be an action-packed day for Team India.
The focus will be on India's shooters and athletes, while the men's and women's kabaddi teams will look to book their places in the finals. Indian hockey, squash and badminton players will also aim to make progress in their respective competitions.
For Indian fans, Day 6 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 offers plenty of opportunities to follow India's medal campaign.
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