Asian Games 2026 Highlights, September 21: India win 5th shooting medal, India beat Pakistan to reach TT knockouts

That brings us to the end of India's action on September 21 at the Asian Games. It was another eventful day for the Indian contingent, with medals coming in shooting and mixed martial arts, while Indian athletes also advanced in several disciplines. Stay tuned for more updates, results and highlights from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

India wrapped up a dominant 42-21 victory over Bangladesh in their women’s Kabaddi Group A clash. After leading 21-10 at half-time, India stepped up the intensity in the second half, outscoring Bangladesh 21-11.

The Indian team remained in control throughout the contest, combining aggressive raids with a solid defensive display to seal a convincing win and make a strong statement in the group.

India are in complete command against Bangladesh!

With just 10 minutes remaining, the Indian women have surged to a commanding 30-13 lead in the Group A clash.

Bangladesh are running out of time to mount a comeback as India continue to dominate at both ends. The Indian team are now firmly on course for a convincing victory.

India have taken control against Bangladesh, winning the first half 21-10 in the women’s Kabaddi Group A clash.

The Indian team produced a dominant opening 20 minutes, combining sharp raids with a strong defensive display to build a healthy advantage. Bangladesh now face an uphill task in the second half.

What a start from India! The women’s kabaddi team has come out firing against Bangladesh, racing into a commanding 12-3 lead in the Group A clash.

India are dominating the contest with relentless raids and solid defence, leaving Bangladesh struggling to find answers.

After an action-packed day in table tennis, India now turn their attention to kabaddi as the women’s team takes on Bangladesh in the Group A clash.

The Indian players will be eager to carry the momentum forward and make a strong start in the contest. With plenty at stake in the group, India will look to dominate from the outset and put Bangladesh under pressure.

The spirit of sportsmanship was on display in both India-Pakistan clashes today. Earlier, the Indian women’s team also shared a warm handshake with their Pakistani counterparts after their match.

Later, Payas Jain and the Pakistan team followed suit, shaking hands at the net after India completed a dominant 3-0 victory. Despite the intense competition, both encounters ended with a message of respect between the players.

What a finish from Payas Jain! The Indian stormed past Muhammad Khan in straight games, winning 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 to complete a dominant 3-0 victory for India over Pakistan and advanced to the knockouts stage.

Payas kept his composure throughout and delivered when it mattered, sealing the tie in style. India have completed a commanding whitewash after Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran also won their matches.

Payas Jain is turning on the heat!

The Indian continued his dominant display against Muhammad Khan, cruising to an 11-5 win in the second game.

Payas now leads 2-0 and is just one game away from sealing India’s victory. Can he finish the job in style and complete a commanding performance?

What a start from Payas Jain!

The Indian has come out all guns blazing against Muhammad Khan, racing to an emphatic 11-2 win in the opening game. With India already leading 2-0, Payas is now just two games away from sealing a sensational victory for India.

Payas Jain now has a golden opportunity to seal a 3-0 victory for India as he takes on Muhammad Khan in the third match of the India-Pakistan clash.

With Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran winning their respective matches, India lead 2-0.

Can Payas keep the momentum going and complete a dominant whitewash against Pakistan? Payas, 21, is making his Asian Games debut.

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran showed nerves of steel to pull off a stunning comeback against Abbas Khan in the third game.

Trailing 2-5, the Indian refused to panic and turned the momentum around to seal a 3-0 win. Sathiyan won 11-1, 11-8, 11-9 to put India 2-0 ahead.

India are now just one win away from defeating Pakistan and sealing a memorable victory in the clash.

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran is closing in on victory after taking a commanding 2-0 lead against Abbas Khan.

He won the opening games 11-1, 11-8, with Abbas putting up a much stronger fight in the second.

However, Sathiyan held his nerve when it mattered to stay in control. India are now just one game away from taking a 2-0 lead in the tie.

India are pushing for a 2-0 lead as Sathiyan Gnanasekaran takes on Abbas Khan in the second match of the India-Pakistan clash.

After Harmeet Desai’s dominant win in the opener, the pressure is firmly on Pakistan.

Can Abbas spark a comeback for Pakistan, or will Sathiyan keep India’s momentum rolling and put them within touching distance of victory?

Harmeet Desai produced a stunning performance, leaving Muhammad Khan with no answers as he stormed to a 3-0 straight-games victory.

Harmeet dominated the contest 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 to put India 1-0 ahead in the clash. What a start for India!

The pressure is now firmly on Pakistan to respond and keep themselves alive in the contest.

India’s Aryan stormed into the men’s 56kg wushu quarterfinals, powering past Afghanistan’s Safi Shahzada 2-0 in a dominant Round of 16 victory.

Harmeet Desai is currently playing Muhammad Khan in the opening match of the India vs Pakistan clash. India will look to make a strong start and take a 1-0 lead in the first singles encounter.

The Indian men’s team has arrived at the venue for its crucial clash against Pakistan today. Earlier, the Indian women’s team blanked Pakistan in their encounter.

With Pakistan at the bottom after losses to both Indonesia and Iran on Tuesday, India will look to secure a vital win and repeat the women’s team’s success.

Roshibina Devi wins her first bout by a point difference

Which basically means that the Bangladeshi athlete - Shikha Khatun was no match for her.

THen, we move to India vs Bangladesh in women's Kabaddi.

The men began their title defence earlier in the day, beating Japan 49-24.

The women, who are also gold medal winners in 2024, will also be looking to get their campaign off to a great start.

This match will get underway at 4:15 pm IST.