India at Asian Games 2026: Day 6 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 24
Discover India's complete schedule for Day 6 (September 24, 2026) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Get ready for an exciting day with Indian athletes competing across Rowing, Wushu, Shooting, Athletics, Canoe Sprint, Swimming, Kabaddi, and Hockey.
As the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 progresses, India is poised for an intense Day 6 on Thursday, September 24, with a packed schedule promising thrilling contests and several medal opportunities. The Indian athletes will be seen in action across a range of sports, aiming to add to the nation's tally in Japan. Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women's 49kg Weightlifting.
Early Morning Medal Hopes in Rowing and Wushu
The day kicks off with significant medal prospects in Rowing. Balraj Panwar will compete in the Men's Single Sculls Final A at 05:10 AM IST, followed by Satnam Singh and Salman Khan in the Men's Double Sculls Final A at 05:30 AM IST. The Indian Women's Four team will vie for a medal in their Final A at 07:10 AM IST, while later in the morning, Indian teams will feature in the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls Final A at 12:00 PM IST and the Men's Quadruple Sculls Final A at 01:00 PM IST.
A pivotal moment for India is anticipated in Wushu, where Roshibina Devi will compete in the Women's Sanda 60kg Final against China's Xiaoyu Zhang at 06:10 AM IST, with hopes of securing India's first-ever gold medal in Wushu at the Asian Games.
Shooting and Athletics Track for Glory
The shooting range will also be a focal point, with Indian shooters Kedarling B. Uchaganve, Aakash Bhardwaj, and Kamaljeet participating in the Men's 10m Air Pistol Individual Qualification rounds starting at 06:15 AM IST. Critically, the trio will also form the Men's 10m Air Pistol Team, competing in their Final for a medal concurrently.
Athletics action commences early with Anamika KA in the Women's Heptathlon 100m Hurdles at 06:30 AM IST. Later in the day, sprinters Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh will run in the Men's 100m heats. The Women's Triple Jump Final will see Niharika Vashisht and Asha Ilango aiming for podium finishes. A significant medal event is the Women's 10,000m Final, featuring Seema at 05:55 PM IST.
Canoe Sprint, Swimming, Kabaddi, and Hockey Fixtures
Canoe Sprint offers multiple medal opportunities early on Day 6. Gyaneshwor Singh Philem and Raju Rawat will compete in the Men's Canoe Double 500m Final A at 08:30 AM IST. Semifinals will see Megha Pradeep in Women's C1 200m at 06:30 AM IST and Phairembam Soniya Devi and Parvathy Geetha in Women's K2 500m at 06:50 AM IST, with potential finals later. Other medal events include the Men's K4 500m Final A at 08:10 AM IST and Men's C2 500m Final A at 08:30 AM IST, featuring Raju Rawat and Gyaneshwor Singh Philem.
In Swimming, Benedicton Beniston competes in the Men's 50m Butterfly Heats at 06:46 AM IST, hoping to qualify for the final at 01:35 PM IST. Aryan Nehra will be in the Men's 800m Freestyle Final B at 07:21 AM IST, and the Indian Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay team will swim in the heats at 07:32 AM IST, with a potential final at 02:48 PM IST.
Team sports also promise gripping contests. The Indian Men's Kabaddi team will face Chinese Taipei in a Group A match at 09:45 AM IST, while the Women's Kabaddi team takes on Japan in their Group A fixture at 04:15 PM IST. In a highly anticipated encounter, the Indian Men's Hockey team will face a tough challenge against South Korea in a Pool A match at 11:30 AM IST. India Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's Badminton Team Event.
Here is a detailed look at India's schedule for September 24, 2026 (all timings in IST):
| Sport | Event | Athletes/Team | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowing | Men's Single Sculls – Final A (Medal) | Balraj Panwar | 05:10 AM |
| Rowing | Men's Double Sculls – Final A (Medal) | Satnam Singh & Salman Khan | 05:30 AM |
| Wushu | Women's Sanda 60kg – Final (Medal) | Roshibina Devi vs Xiaoyu Zhang (China) | 06:10 AM |
| Shooting | Men's 10m Air Pistol Individual – Qual | Kedarling B. Uchaganve | 06:15 AM |
| Shooting | Men's 10m Air Pistol Individual – Qual | Aakash Bhardwaj | 06:15 AM |
| Shooting | Men's 10m Air Pistol Individual – Qual | Kamaljeet | 06:15 AM |
| Shooting | Men's 10m Air Pistol Team – Final (Medal) | Kedarling B. Uchaganve, Aakash Bhardwaj & Kamaljeet | 06:15 AM |
| Athletics | Women's Heptathlon – 100m Hurdles | Anamika Aneesh | 06:30 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Men's Canoe Double 500m – Final A (Medal) | Gyaneshwor Singh Philem & Raju Rawat | 06:30 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Women's C1 200m – Semifinal | Megha Pradeep | 06:30 AM |
| Swimming | Men's 50m Butterfly – Heats | Benedicton Beniston | 06:46 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Women's K2 500m – Semifinal | Phairembam Soniya Devi and Parvathy Geetha | 06:50 AM |
| Rowing | Women's Four – Final A (Medal) | Indian Team | 06:30 AM |
| Swimming | Men's 800m Freestyle – Final B | Aryan Nehra | 07:21 AM |
| Swimming | Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Heats | Indian Team | 07:32 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Women's C1 200m – Final A (Medal) | If Megha Pradeep qualifies | 08:00 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Men's K4 500m – Final A (Medal) | Indian Team | 08:10 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Women's K2 500m – Final A (Medal) | If Phairembam Soniya Devi and Parvathy Geetha qualify | 08:20 AM |
| Canoe Sprint | Men's C2 500m – Final A (Medal) | Raju Rawat and Gyaneshwor Singh Philem | 08:30 AM |
| Kabaddi | Men's Kabaddi Group A Match | India vs Chinese Taipei | 09:45 AM |
| Hockey | Men's Hockey Pool A Match | India vs South Korea | 11:30 AM |
| Rowing | Lightweight Men's Double Sculls – Final A (Medal) | Rohit & Ujjwal Kumar Singh | 12:00 PM |
| Swimming | Men's 50m Butterfly – Final (Medal) | If Benedicton Beniston qualifies | 01:35 PM |
| Rowing | Men's Quadruple Sculls – Final A (Medal) | Arvind Singh, Kulwinder Singh, Navdeep Singh, & Jakar Khan. | 01:00 PM |
| Swimming | Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Final (Medal) | If Indian Team qualifies | 02:48 PM |
| Kabaddi | Women's Kabaddi Group A Match | India vs Japan | 04:15 PM |
| Athletics | Women's 10,000m Final (Medal) | Seema | 05:55 PM |
| Athletics | Men's 100m Heats | Animesh Kujur, Gurindervir Singh | 4:38 PM |
| Athletics | Women's Triple Jump Final (Medal) | Niharika Vashisht, Asha Ilango | 4:14 PM |
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.
Indian fans will be eagerly following the action as their athletes strive for excellence and aim to secure more medals for the nation at the prestigious Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The provided information does not specify the exact venues for each event on September 24, 2026, nor detailed broadcast and streaming platforms for India.
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