Asian Games 2026 Update - Elavenil Wins Double Silver as India’s Medal Tally Opens
What Happened
India opened its medal tally at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with two silver medals in shooting. Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Individual Final and another in the team event alongside Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod. In cricket, India’s women defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs, powered by Shafali Verma’s century, to reach the final against Sri Lanka. The men’s hockey team crushed Indonesia 13–1, while the women’s team also registered a big win. In MMA, Suchika Tariyal assured India of a medal by defeating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa. However, India faced setbacks in wushu and men’s table tennis, losing key matches to Iran.
Key Takeaways
India’s Day 2 campaign showcased early medal success in shooting, dominance in cricket and hockey, and progress in MMA, setting a strong tone for the Games. Despite mixed results in other sports, the performances highlight India’s depth across disciplines.