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With three days of competition left, the Indian athletics team is still searching for its first gold. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is hoping to get at least 25 medals.

England face Spain in a high-profile clash as both sides look to make a strong start to their latest international campaign.

India's men's kabaddi team beat Iran 40-34 in the Asian Games 2026 final in Japan, securing their second consecutive gold and ninth overall title in the event.

India's women's kabaddi team won the Asian Games gold with a 37-34 victory over Iran, maintaining their dominance in the sport.

At the 2026 Asian Games, Sawan Barwal secured a silver medal in the men’s marathon, clocking a record-breaking time of 2:11:37. He also shattered his own national record and ended India’s 44-year wait for an Asian Games marathon medal.

Malaysia face Oman in a crucial Group B clash, with a win potentially securing top spot while Oman need a big victory to boost their quarter-final chances.

Japan vs Nepal Asian Games 2026: Nepal eye another win against hosts Japan to top Group A and boost their chances of reaching the quarter-finals.

Other Premier League clubs are believed to have been informed of the decision, while Manchester City maintains that significant elements of the process remain outstanding.

Shooting led India's medal charge on Friday, while squash, table tennis, kabaddi and Athletics brought further podium opportunities.

India's Day 7 schedule at Asian Games 2026 features medal events in athletics, shooting, canoe sprint, squash and kabaddi, alongside action in seven other sports.

India's 23-medal haul at Asian Games 2026 includes 10 medals in shooting, five in athletics and golds in women's T20 cricket and mixed team shooting.

Baranica Elangovan became the first Indian to win a pole vault medal at the Asian Games after clearing 4.15m to secure bronze in Nagoya.