India at Asian Games 2026: Today's Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on September 18 in Aichi-Nagoya
India's Asian Games 2026 journey continues on September 18 in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, takes on hosts Japan in a vital quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 may officially commence with its grand opening ceremony on September 19, but for Indian athletes, the action is already well underway. Following an early start with teqball on September 17, the Indian contingent is set for another busy day on Thursday, September 18, with the women's cricket team headlining the schedule as they face hosts Japan in a high-stakes quarter-final encounter. Nisshin Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Japan Women’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket Quarterfinal.
The day's events will also see India's soft tennis players compete in preliminary and potential quarter-final rounds, while teqball athletes will vie in qualification and repechage matches, setting the stage for intense competition even before the Games are formally declared open.
Cricket: Women's Quarter-Final Showdown
All eyes will be on the Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, as they begin their title defense against Japan in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled to take place at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, commencing at 10:30 AM IST (2:00 PM JST local time). The defending champions will be keen to secure a strong start to their campaign, aiming to surpass their historic 107-medal haul from the previous edition. However, weather could play a role, with a 44% chance of precipitation throughout the day in Aichi-ken, which could affect play, though breaks of sun are also expected late. Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Face 14-Hour Wait Amid Accommodation Chaos in Nagoya.
Soft Tennis and Teqball in Action
Beyond the cricket pitch, Indian athletes will also be competing in preliminary rounds for soft tennis. The men's team, featuring players like Yogesh Choudhary, Om Yadav, Jay Meena, Aniket Chirag Patel, and Aryan Thakur, will participate in their preliminary matches, with the potential to advance to the quarter-finals later in the day at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center.
In teqball, the relatively new sport making its debut at the Asian Games, Indian players will be involved in qualification and repechage rounds at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center. Quimcy Dsouza is slated for the women's singles qualification and repechage, while she will also team up with Anas Imran Beg for the mixed doubles qualification and repechage. Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast in India.
India's Schedule on September 18, 2026
| Sport | Event | Indian Athletes/Team | Time (IST) | Time (JST) | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Women's Quarter-final: India vs Japan | India Women's Cricket Team (led by Harmanpreet Kaur) | 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin | Quarter-final |
| Soft Tennis | Men's Team Preliminary Round | India Men's Soft Tennis Team (incl. Yogesh Choudhary, Om Yadav, Jay Meena, Aniket Chirag Patel, Aryan Thakur) | 5:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Higashiyama Park Tennis Center | Preliminary Round |
| Soft Tennis | Men's Team Quarter-final (subject to qualification) | India Men's Soft Tennis Team | TBD | TBD | Higashiyama Park Tennis Center | Quarter-final |
| Teqball | Women's Singles Qualification & Repechage | Quimcy Dsouza | 6:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center | Qualification/Repechage |
| Teqball | Mixed Doubles Qualification & Repechage | Anas Imran Beg & Quimcy Dsouza | 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center | Qualification/Repechage |
As the Asian Games 2026 officially approach their opening, India's athletes are already making their presence felt, aiming for a strong start and setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting and medal-laden campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
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