India, Sept. 23 -- India will have several opportunities to add to its medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, September 23, with Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, Suruchi Singh and Mirabai Chanu among the biggest names in action. Shooting opens the medal-event programme early in the morning, followed by weightlifting, while fencing, swimming, soft tennis and wushu could also bring more podium opportunities for the Indian contingent.

India enter the day with seven medals, one gold, four silver and two bronze, and sit eighth in the medal table. The women's cricket team supplied India's first gold of the Games on Tuesday after beating Sri Lanka in the final. Shooting has been the biggest contributor so far, accounting for five of India's ...