India, Sept. 22 -- India will have a packed programme at the Asian Games 2026 on September 23, with medal events in shooting and weightlifting accompanied by a men's badminton semifinal against China, women's hockey action and potentially deep runs in fencing, soft tennis and esports.

The day begins as early as 5:30am IST, when Jay Meena plays his men's singles soft tennis quarterfinal and India's men's sepaktakraw team faces the Philippines. Rowing, shooting, canoe sprint, table tennis and fencing then take over the morning programme before several of India's biggest events arrive later in the day.

Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Suruchi Inder Singh will be involved in the women's air pistol qualification from 6:15am, with the individual f...