India at Asian Games 2026: Day 4 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 22
Explore India's comprehensive schedule for Day 4 of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on September 22. Key events include the women's cricket team competing for a gold medal against Sri Lanka, pivotal shooting finals, Wushu and swimming events, alongside preliminary rounds in badminton, hockey, kabaddi, and boxing.
As the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games move into Day 4 on September 22, 2026, the Indian contingent is geared up for a high-stakes day of competition across various disciplines. All eyes will be on the women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, as they battle for a historic gold medal. India's athletes will also be in contention for medals in shooting, wushu, and swimming, while other key teams and individuals kick off or continue their campaigns in badminton, hockey, kabaddi, and boxing. The multi-sport event, hosted in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Suchika Tariyal Loses Asian Games 2026 MMA Semi-Final on Weight Rule, Says ‘This Is Not Fair’.
Cricket
The Indian women's cricket team faces Sri Lanka in the much-anticipated Gold Medal Match at Korogi Sports Park, scheduled for 10:30 AM IST. This clash presents a prime opportunity for India to secure its first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Shooting
Shooters are expected to bring more glory to the nation with multiple medal prospects at the Aichi Prefectural Shooting Range. The 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team, featuring Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane, begins its qualification round from 6:15 AM IST, with a potential final slated for 8:25 AM IST. Additionally, the Men's and Women's Skeet events will see Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, and Bhavtegh Singh Gill compete in the men's events, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, and Maheshwari Chauhan in the women's. Qualification for both individual and team events in Skeet starts from 6:30 AM IST, with the Team Finals also scheduled for September 22.
Wushu
In Wushu, Langlentombi Devi Hanjabam will compete in the Women's Nanquan and Nandao Finals, with the Nanquan routine at 6:29 AM IST and the Nandao final at 11:59 AM IST, both offering medal chances.
Swimming
Indian swimmers will also be in action at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Aryan Nehra will participate in the Men's 1500m Freestyle Final B at 7:29 AM IST. The Men's 4x100m Medley Relay team, including Rohit Benedicton, Rishabh Das, and Akash Mani, will contest heats in the early morning, aiming for a spot in the final later in the day, which is a medal event.
Team Sports & Individual Preliminaries
Badminton will see India's Women's Team take on Japan in the quarter-finals at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium at 6:00 AM IST, followed by the Men's Team quarter-final against Japan at 11:30 AM IST. The Men's Kabaddi team continues its Group A campaign against South Korea, while the Men's Hockey team faces Sri Lanka in a Pool A match at 3:30 PM IST at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. In Table Tennis, the Women's Team will play Thailand in their opening round. India's men's and women's Sepak Takraw and Soft Tennis players will also be in action from the morning at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center, with specific athlete details to follow.
Boxing preliminaries kick off with the Women's 51kg (Round of 32) and Women's 54kg (Round of 32) bouts from 8:30 AM IST onwards, featuring Sakshi Chaudhary and Preeti Pawar, respectively. The Men's 55kg (Round of 32) bouts, which will see Jadumani Singh in action, start from 1:30 PM IST onwards. Artistic Gymnastics will feature the Women's All-Around and Vault qualifications at the Nagoya Gymnasium (Rainbow Hall), with Subdivision 1 at 8:30 AM IST, Subdivision 2 at 10:30 AM IST, and Subdivision 3 at 2:00 PM IST. India Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's 10m Air Rifle Team Event.
India's Schedule at Asian Games 2026 - September 22 (All times in IST)
| Sport | Event | Athletes / Teams | Time (IST) | Medal Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | Women's Team Quarter-Final | India vs Japan | 6:00 AM | No |
| Shooting | 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Qualification | Elavenil Valarivan, Parth Rakesh Mane | 6:15 AM | No |
| Wushu | Women's Nanquan Final | Langlentombi Devi Hanjabam | 6:29 AM | Yes |
| Shooting | Men's Skeet Individual Qualification | Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill | 6:30 AM onwards | No |
| Shooting | Men's Skeet Team Final | Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Anant Jeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill | 6:30 AM onwards | Yes |
| Shooting | Women's Skeet Individual Qualification | Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan | 6:30 AM onwards | No |
| Shooting | Women's Skeet Team Final | Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan | 6:30 AM onwards | Yes |
| Swimming | Men's 1500m Freestyle Final B | Aryan Nehra | 7:29 AM | No |
| Boxing | Women's 51kg Preliminaries (R32) | Sakshi Chaudhary | 8:30 AM onwards | No |
| Boxing | Women's 54kg Preliminaries (R32) | Preeti Pawar | 8:30 AM onwards | No |
| Artistic Gymnastics | Women's All-Around & Vault Qualification (Subdivision 1) | Indian contingent | 8:30 AM | No |
| Shooting | 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final | Elavenil Valarivan, Parth Rakesh Mane (if qualify) | 8:25 AM (if qualify) | Yes |
| Cricket | Women's Gold Medal Match | India vs Sri Lanka | 10:30 AM | Yes |
| Artistic Gymnastics | Women's All-Around & Vault Qualification (Subdivision 2) | Indian contingent | 10:30 AM | No |
| Badminton | Men's Team Quarter-Final | India vs Japan | 11:30 AM | No |
| Wushu | Women's Nandao Final | Langlentombi Devi Hanjabam | 11:59 AM | Yes |
| Boxing | Men's 55kg Preliminaries (R32) | Jadumani Singh | 1:30 PM onwards | No |
| Artistic Gymnastics | Women's All-Around & Vault Qualification (Subdivision 3) | Indian contingent | 2:00 PM | No |
| Hockey | Men's Pool A Match | India vs Sri Lanka | 3:30 PM | No |
| Kabaddi | Men's Group A Match | India vs South Korea | 7:15 AM | No |
| Table Tennis | Women's Team Opening Round | India vs Thailand | 06:30 AM Onwards | No |
| Sepak Takraw | Men's & Women's Events | Indian contingent | 5:30 AM | No |
| Soft Tennis | Men's & Women's Events | Indian contingent | 5:30 AM/7:00 AM | No |
| Swimming | Men's 4x100m Medley Relay Heats | India (Rohit Benedicton, Rishabh Das, Akash Mani) | 8:05 AM | No |
| Swimming | Men's 4x100m Medley Relay Final | India (if qualify) | 2:55 PM | Yes |
Broadcast Details
Live television coverage of the Asian Games 2026 across India is available on Sony Sports Network channels (Sony Sports 1 through Sony Sports 5). Digital live streaming is hosted on the Sony LIV platform. Select events featuring Indian athletes are also broadcast free-to-air on DD Sports via DD Free Dish.
Day 4 promises to be a pivotal day for India at the Asian Games 2026, with a strong focus on medal events and the progression of key teams. The nation will be eagerly watching as its athletes strive for excellence and add to the medal tally in Japan.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 22, 2026 04:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
