India at Asian Games 2026: Day 5 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 23
Get ready for an action-packed Day 5 as India competes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on September 23. Follow star athletes like Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting as she leads India's medal hopes in the Women's 49kg final.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 is heating up, and Day 5, falling on September 23, promises to be a thrilling one for the Indian contingent. With several medal opportunities on the horizon, India will be looking to add to its tally across a diverse range of sports, from the power-packed lifts of Mirabai Chanu to the precision of Wushu athletes. India Women's Cricket Team Win Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026.
The day will see Indian athletes participating in key events across athletics, weightlifting, gymnastics, wushu, and team sports like hockey and kabaddi, ensuring a full schedule for fans to follow. Medal aspirations are particularly high in individual disciplines where India has historically excelled, with prominent athletes ready to showcase their prowess on the continental stage.
India's Schedule for September 23, 2026 (All times in IST)
Here's a detailed look at the Indian athletes and teams in action on Day 5 of the Asian Games 2026:
| Sport | Event | Athletes/Teams | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Half Marathon Race Walk Final | India | 4:00 AM |
| Athletics | Women's 20km Race Walk Final * | India | 4:00 AM |
| Wushu | Men's Daoshu & Gunshu Final * | India | 5:30 AM |
| Wushu | Women's Jianshu & Qiangshu Final * | India | 5:30 AM |
| Sepak Takraw | Men's Team Regu | India | 5:30 AM |
| Soft Tennis | Men's Singles Preliminary Rounds | India | 5:30 AM |
| Badminton | Women's Team Semifinals | India | 6:00 AM onwards |
| Athletics | Women's Heptathlon 100m Hurdles | India | 6:30 AM |
| Weightlifting | Women's 49kg Final * | Mirabai Chanu | 6:30 AM |
| Table Tennis | Mixed Doubles (First Rounds) | India | 6:30 AM |
| Athletics | Mixed 4x400m Relay Round 1 | India | 6:50 AM |
| Athletics | Men's Triple Jump Qualification | India | 7:00 AM |
| Athletics | Women's Heptathlon High Jump | India | 7:10 AM |
| Boxing | Men's 60kg Preliminaries (Round of 32) | India | 8:30 AM onwards |
| Boxing | Men's 80kg Preliminaries (Round of 16) | India | 8:30 AM onwards |
| Kabaddi | Women's Group A | Iran vs India | 8:30 AM |
| Weightlifting | Women's 53kg Final * | India | 9:00 AM |
| Gymnastics | Men's Team Final * | India | 9:30 AM |
| Hockey | Women's Pool B | Thailand vs India | 3:00 PM |
| Kabaddi | Men's Group A | Bangladesh vs India | 9:45 AM |
| E-Sports | Gran Turismo 7 (Group Stage to Final) * | India | 5:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Badminton | Men's Team Semifinals | India | 11:30 AM onwards |
| E-Sports | eFootball (Semifinals to Finals) * | India | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Athletics | Men's High Jump Qualification | India | 3:35 PM |
| Athletics | Women's Heptathlon Shot Put | India | 3:43 PM |
| Athletics | Women's 100m Round 1 | India | 4:03 PM |
| Athletics | Women's Triple Jump Final * | India | 4:14 PM |
| Athletics | Men's 100m Round 1 | India | 4:38 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Discus Throw Final * | India | 5:25 PM |
| Athletics | Women's Heptathlon 200m | India | 5:30 PM |
| Gymnastics | Women's Team Final * | India | 3:30 PM |
| Athletics | Women's 10,000m Final * | India | 5:55 PM |
| Athletics | Mixed 4x400m Relay Final * | India | 6:45 PM |
- Indicates a medal event.
Key Events to Watch
The spotlight will undoubtedly be on India's medal hopefuls. Weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu will be a strong contender in the Women's 49kg Final, aiming for a coveted Asian Games medal. In Athletics, multiple finals are scheduled, including the Men's and Women's 20km Race Walk, Women's Triple Jump, Men's Discus Throw, Women's 10,000m, and the Mixed 4x400m Relay. Wushu also offers medal opportunities with the Men's Daoshu & Gunshu Final and Women's Jianshu & Qiangshu Final taking place. Additionally, E-Sports will see its first medal events with the finals of eFootball and Gran Turismo 7. Gymnastics will feature the Men's and Women's Team Finals, where India will aim for a podium finish.
Beyond the medal events, Indian teams will be battling in crucial preliminary stages. The Indian Women's Hockey team faces Thailand in a Pool B clash, while both Men's and Women's Kabaddi teams will take on Bangladesh and Iran respectively in their group stage matches. Boxing will see Indian athletes compete in the Men's 60kg Preliminaries (Round of 32) and the Men's 80kg Preliminaries (Round of 16). Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated: China Dominates Early, Japan and South Korea Follow; India Chases First Gold on Day 4.
Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Live in India
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.
As Day 5 unfolds, Indian athletes are set to deliver a compelling display of skill and determination. Fans across the nation will be eagerly watching as India continues its quest for glory at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 23, 2026 04:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
