Pincky Balhara Confirms Kurash Medal at Asian Games 2026
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, India Today
India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, features a packed schedule on Monday, September 28, with athletes competing in multiple medal events and knockouts. Pincky Balhara has confirmed a medal in the women's -78kg kurash event after progressing through the earlier rounds. In shooting, the women's 25m pistol team comprising Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Rahi Sarnobat finished fifth in the final with a score of 1727-56x, missing out on the podium as China claimed gold. In the men's trap qualification, Shapath Bharadwaj hit 50/50 to move up to fifth place with 95/100, while Kynan Chenai and Ahvar Rizvi sit 19th and 32nd respectively. Meanwhile, the Indian men's cricket team is set to face Afghanistan in the quarterfinals, and the men's hockey team will take on Bangladesh in a Pool A match.
Why it matters
Pincky Balhara's assured kurash medal boosts India's medal tally at the Asian Games, while the shooting squad's mixed results highlight key performances across individual and team disciplines.
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