Asian Games 2026
Asian Games 2026 Highlights, September 25: Baranica wins pole vault bronze medal, Vishal TK qualifies for 400m final
Asian Games 2026 September 25 Live Score and Updates. (Photo: Reuters)
Sep 25, 2026 19:44 IST
Badminton Live: Arjun-Hariharan crash out
Hariharan Amsakarunan and R Arjun Madathil have crashed out of the Asian Games after losing their second-round men’s doubles clash to Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri.
The Indian pair went down 21-11 in the second game to lose the match 0-2.
Sep 25, 2026 19:27 IST
Badminton Live: Arjun-Hariharan lose 1st game
Hariharan Amsakarunan and R Arjun Madathil have lost the opening game against Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri.
The Indian pair went down 21-14 in the first game and will now need to regroup quickly to stay alive in the second-round contest at the Asian Games.
Sep 25, 2026 19:02 IST
Badminton Live: Arjun-Hariharan in action in 1st round
India’s Hariharan Amsakarunan and R Arjun Madathil are set to face Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the first round of the men's doubles at the Asian Games.
The Indian pair will look to deliver a strong performance against the experienced Indonesian duo.
Sep 25, 2026 18:47 IST
Hammer Throw Live: No medals for India
In the men's hammer throw event, the Indian pair of Damneet Singh and Praveen Kumar were unable to make the podium. They were just unable to improve on their respective first throws to finish ninth and 11th.
Sep 25, 2026 18:23 IST
Athletics Live: Vishal TK qualifies for 400m men's final
Vishal TK secured direct qualification for the men’s 400m final after finishing first in his heat with an impressive timing of 45.27 seconds.
The Indian quarter-miler delivered a commanding performance to book his place in the medal race and will now look to carry that momentum into the final.
Sep 25, 2026 18:15 IST
Athletics Live: Baranica Elangovan wins pole vault bronze
Baranica Elangovan has created history by winning bronze in the women’s pole vault at the Asian Games.
Her podium finish marks India’s first-ever medal in women’s pole vault at the Asian Games.
Baranica’s achievement adds another memorable chapter to India’s athletics campaign in Nagoya.
Sep 25, 2026 18:06 IST
Athletics Live: Prachi qualifies for women's 400m final
After Kiran Pahal, Prachi has also qualified for the women’s 400m final. Prachi finished third in her heat with a timing of 53.46 seconds, missing out on automatic qualification.
However, she made the final by qualification by place, finishing sixth overall among the runners. India will now have two representatives in the medal race.
Sep 25, 2026 17:55 IST
Athletics Live: Kiran qualifies for women's 400m final
Kiran Pahal has secured her place in the women’s 400m final at the Asian Games, clocking 53.44 seconds in the heats.
The Indian quarter-miler delivered a solid run to book her spot in the medal race, where she will now look to raise her game and challenge for a place on the podium.
Sep 25, 2026 17:49 IST
Athletics Live: Damneet throws 65.42 in 3rd attempt
Damneet Singh has managed 65.42m in his third attempt in the men’s hammer throw final. However, the effort is still below his opening mark of 67.56m, and he has now slipped to eighth place. With more attempts remaining, Damneet will need a significant improvement to move back into medal contention.
Sep 25, 2026 17:47 IST
Athletics Live: Praveen Kumar throws 65.24 in 2nd attempt
Praveen Kumar has recorded 64.30m with his second attempt in the men’s hammer throw final. It is shorter than his opening effort of 65.24m, meaning his first throw remains his best mark so far. He will now look to find greater distance in his remaining attempts and climb up the standings.
Sep 25, 2026 17:36 IST
Athletics Live: Damneet throws 67.30 in 2nd attempt
Damneet Singh has slipped to sixth place in the men’s hammer throw final. His 67.56m opening effort remains his best mark, while the 67.30m second attempt could not help him improve his position.
He will now need a big throw in his remaining attempts to get back into the medal positions.
Sep 25, 2026 17:32 IST
Athletics Live: Gulveer wins 10,000m silver
Gulveer Singh has delivered a stunning performance in the men’s 10,000m final, clocking 28:29.38 to win the silver medal for India. After staying firmly in the medal battle with 2,000m remaining, Gulveer held his nerve through the gruelling final stages to secure a memorable podium finish and add another athletics medal to India’s tally.
Sep 25, 2026 17:29 IST
Athletics Live: Praveen begins hammer throw with 65.24m
Praveen Kumar has opened his campaign in the men’s hammer throw final with a throw of 65.24m. The effort currently places him eighth in the standings.
With more attempts still to come, Praveen will be hoping to find greater distance and climb the rankings as the medal battle takes shape.
Sep 25, 2026 17:27 IST
Athletics Live: Gulveer marches on in 10,000m final
Gulveer Singh has given himself a great chance of winning a medal in the men’s 10,000m final as the race enters its decisive phase.
With just 2,000m remaining, the Indian runner remains firmly in contention and will need to hold his nerve and produce a strong finish. The battle is heating up, with the medals now within sight for Gulveer.
Sep 25, 2026 17:19 IST
Athletics Live: Baranica crosses 4.15, moves to 2nd
Baranica Elangovan has cleared 4.15m in her second attempt and has now moved up to second place in the women’s pole vault final.
A crucial clearance for the Indian athlete, who has bounced back strongly after failing her first attempt at the height and is now firmly in the medal positions.
Sep 25, 2026 17:15 IST
Athletics Live: Damneet starts with 67.56 metres in hammer throw
Damneet Singh has made a strong start in the men’s hammer throw final, launching the hammer to 67.56m with his opening attempt.
The effort puts him in third place and firmly in the medal positions early in the competition. He will now look to build on this promising start with bigger throws in his remaining attempts.
Sep 25, 2026 17:07 IST
Athletics Live: Elangovan crosses 4 in pole vault
Baranica Elangovan has cleared 4.00m in the women’s pole vault final and is currently in fourth place. The Indian vaulter has successfully moved past the four-metre mark and remains firmly in the medal battle as the competition enters its crucial stages.
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