Odisha Government Announces ₹11 Lakh Each for Indian Women's Hockey Team Players

Odisha Government Announces ₹11 Lakh Each for Indian Women’s Hockey Team Players

The government of Odisha has announced a cash incentive of ₹11 lakh each for players belonging to the Indian women’s hockey team for winning the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026. The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced the cash reward on 3rd October 2026, and each of the support staff members will receive ₹5.5 lakh. India had defeated the defending champions China 1–0 in the final match held on 2nd October to win the women’s Asian Games hockey championship after 44 years and qualified directly for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Cash Reward of ₹11 Lakh to Each Member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team

The government of Odisha has announced the cash reward in appreciation of the gold medal won by India in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Category Wise Cash Reward

Indian women’s hockey player: ₹11 lakh
Support staff members” ₹5.5 lakh

The cash reward announced by the government of Odisha in addition to the separate prize money announced by Hockey India, says Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Secretary of Odisha Sports Department.

India Claims Asian Games Women’s Hockey Gold after 44 Years

India has won the Asian Games women’s hockey gold medal with a scoreline of 1–0 against China on October 2, 2026, in Kakamigahara, Japan.

India broke its long drought of 44 years to win the Asian Games women’s hockey gold medal. The country’s last and sole gold medal in this competition came in 1982.

Lalremsiami scored the match-winning goal in the 10th minute. Goalkeeper Savita played a critical part by saving a penalty stroke for India as the team held its slim lead till the final whistle.

This helped India claim its second Asian Games gold medal in women’s hockey.

Asian Games Gold Confirms LA 2028 Olympic Qualification

Women’s hockey at the 2026 Asian Games acted as one of the qualification routes to Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

The gold medal winning performance of India in the Asian Games guarantees it an automatic qualification slot for the 2028 Olympics. According to the information before the Asian Games from Hockey India, the Asian Games qualified the top-ranking eligible team.

Thus, the Indian women’s hockey team has bagged a berth at the LA 2028 Olympics through the Asian Games.

Odisha’s Strong Connection With Indian Hockey

Odisha has been associated with the growth of Indian hockey since quite some time now.

The state emerged as the first Indian state to sponsor India’s national teams in 2018, where it had offered sponsorship for the national teams for the next five years. Later on, the sponsorship period was further extended, and the sponsorship duration according to the state is until 2036.

It has also been a host to several international hockey tournaments such as the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup and the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup.

Sundargarh district in Odisha is known for its hockey environment where many players have been part of Indian hockey.

COP31 2026: Venue, Dates, President, Key Officials and Major Facts

The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026. This event will witness the participation of delegates from almost all countries to discuss global measures for combating climate change in terms of its mitigation, adaptation, financing, and implementing the Paris Agreement. Türkiye will act as the host country to COP31, whereas Australia will be the leading negotiator country at COP31.

COP31 2026: Main Highlights

Name of Conference: COP31
Full Name of COP: 31st Conference of the Parties
Session of COP31: November 9-20, 2026
Venue of Summit: Antalya EXPO Center, Antalya, Türkiye
Country: Türkiye
President of the COP31: Murat Kurum
Negotiations President: Chris Bowen, Australia
UN Climate Accord: UNFCCC
Adoption of the UNFCCC: 1992
Paris Agreement: 2015
Summit of World Leaders: November 11-12, 2026

COP31 will also comprise CMP21, the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, and CMA8, the eighth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement.

Who will Lead the COP-31?

The minister of environment, urbanization and climate change for Turkey, Murat Kurum will be the president of COP31.

Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, will chair the official climate negotiations. This is in line with the agreement reached between Türkiye and Australia since both countries had been bidding for the hosting of COP31.

Türkiye will host COP31 and be in charge of the Action Agenda while Australia will have an important role in the official negotiations.

Samed Ağırbaş, president of the Zero Waste Foundation will be the Climate High-Level Champion for COP31. The high-level champion will help in mobilising climate action by companies, banks, cities, regions, and citizens in addition to the action by governments.

What makes COP31 Significant?

The COP is the most significant annual international platform for dialogue within the UN climate regime framework where countries discuss their climate achievements and plan future climate negotiations.

The main focus of COP31 will be the implementation of the Paris Agreement which seeks to enhance global climate response and ensure that global temperatures will not rise above 2°C and work toward keeping the temperature rise below 1.5°C.

Some of the important issues which are likely to be discussed at the summit include climate emission reductions, adaptation, finance, loss and damage, technology and climate commitment implementation.

The participants of the COP31 meeting will comprise various groups such as governments, scientists, business community, Indigenous peoples, youth and NGOs.

COP31 World Leaders’ Summit

A World Leaders’ Summit will be convened in Antalya on November 11 and 12, 2026.

There is also a plan for a pre-COP summit in Fiji between October 5 and 8 and a leaders’ event in Tuvalu.

The aim of the pre-COP process is to create momentum prior to COP in Antalya, especially concerning climate change issues in vulnerable Pacific nations.

India’s COP History

India hosted the COP8, which was held in New Delhi in 2002. During the meeting, the Delhi Ministerial Declaration was adopted. This declaration placed emphasis on sustainable development and the implementation of climate obligations, taking into account the different capacities of developed and developing nations.

The Paris Agreement, which was adopted at COP21 in 2015, is considered to be one of the greatest achievements of the UN climate negotiations history.

15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Joins TIME100 Next 2026: Indian Names in TIME100

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, an Indian cricketer, was recently selected by TIME magazine for the list called TIME100 Next 2026, which is an annual compilation of 100 emerging individuals shaping the next generation. He is the youngest individual selected for the list and one of seven athletes chosen this year. TIME put him in the Phenom category and mentioned that he is rapidly emerging as a global sporting star. This selection came after breaking records in taking his game from Bihar cricket to IPL, India national team and 2026 Under-19 World Cup.

What Is TIME100 Next?

TIME100 Next is the annual extension of the TIME100 franchise of TIME magazine. Every year, it selects 100 emerging individuals across various disciplines such as sports, entertainment, technology, business, politics, science and advocacy who are deemed influential in shaping the next generation. The list is divided into five categories: Artists, Phenoms, Leaders, Advocates and Innovators.

In this year’s list, there are seven athletes: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Arch Manning, Tyrese Maxey, Naomi Girma, Alexandra Eala, Folarin Balogun and Olivia Miles. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the only Indian athlete selected for the list.

Reasons Behind the Selection of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The success journey of Sooryavanshi has been associated with many age records in cricket.

Sooryavanshi has started playing first-class cricket for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy at the age of 12 in 2024. He was then signed by Rajasthan Royals in ₹1 crore at 2025 IPL auction, making him the youngest player to be bought at an IPL auction.

Sooryavanshi made his IPL debut in 2025 when he was 14. In that year, he scored a century in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans, making him the youngest man to score a century in T20 format of cricket and the fastest IPL century scorer by an Indian batsman till date.

During the 2026 IPL season, he continued breaking age records. He managed to score 776 runs in 16 games and won Orange Cap and Emerging Player of the Year title.

Indian Names on the 2026 TIME100 List

The principal list of TIME100 Most Influential People of 2026 is different from TIME100 Next. Some of the Indian names appearing in TIME100 are Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, and Ranbir Kapoor.

Sundar Pichai

Pichai, who is CEO of both Alphabet and Google, has been listed as a Titan in TIME100 list. In his list, TIME mentioned Pichai’s efforts in developing AI products for Google.

Vikas Khanna

Innovator in time100, Vikas Khanna is an Indian chef and writer whose innovative efforts have been recognised by TIME.
The efforts of Khanna in making connections between India and its culinary tradition with the global community have been appreciated by TIME.

Ranbir Kapoor

Artist category includes the name of the famous Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor. The profile of Kapoor in TIME100 has been written by actor Ayushmann Khurrana.

Indian-Origin/Diaspora Honourees on TIME100 2026

Other individuals of Indian origin who made it to the 2026 TIME100 include the following. They should be distinguished from the three India-based/Indian honourees listed above.

The CEO of YouTube, Neal Mohan, was honoured for his contributions to the growth of the platform globally.

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, was also among those chosen by TIME100. His selection is in connection with his political career and success in New York City.

Dr Kiran Musunuru, an Indian American doctor and geneticist, was jointly honoured with Dr Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas for their contributions to personalised treatment using CRISPR.

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 Gets President’s Assent

Honorable President of India, Droupadi Murmu has given the assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 on 17th of September 2026, as per the gazette issued by the Gujarat government on 1st of October. This law was passed by the Gujarat Assembly following intense discussion in March. This bill laid down a common legal framework regarding the certain civil issues, including marriage, divorce, succession, adoption, and live-in relationship.

What Does the Gujarat UCC Law Include?

This law lays down certain common provisions relating to specified personal civil issues, irrespective of the personal law framework that is applicable to these personal laws.

It includes the following key aspects,

Marriage
Divorce
Succession & Inheritance
Adoption
Live-in Relationships
Other civil relationship-related matters

This law is largely based on the precedent set up by Uttarakhand, which is the first state in modern India to implement such a UCC law. Gujarat follows Uttarakhand in being the second state to pass such legislation.

Regulation of Live-in Relationships Under the Gujarat UCC

It is worthy to note that one of the aspects of the legislation of Gujarat is the regulation of live-in relationships. In this regard, the legislation of Gujarat offers a legal basis for such relationships and also deals with the rights of the children who are born through live-in relationships.

As indicated by reporting on the legislation that has been adopted, children born from live-in relationships are recognized in the law and thus have certain legal rights. Furthermore, there are provisions related to the registration of live-in relationships.

Changes Related to Marriage, Divorce and Succession

UCC includes common provisions related to marriage and divorce and also changes rules related to succession and inheritance.

The succession system provides certain shares to spouses, children, and parents in case of death of a person without any will. These groups are covered under the Code’s succession system and not only the personal law system.

Moreover, the legislation also includes provisions regarding marriage requirements and divorce procedures. Thus, there is a common statutory system regarding those issues which fall under the Code.

Whom Does the Gujarat UCC Exclude?

The law does not cover members of Scheduled Tribes.

Also, the individuals or groups whose rights are protected under Part XXI of the Constitution of India are excluded from the UCC according to the legislation.

This provision is very significant as part XXI of the Constitution includes provisions related to temporary, transitional and special provisions of certain states and regions.

From Committee Report to Legislation

In February 2025, the Government of Gujarat set up an expert five-member committee to assess the need for and enactment of the Uniform Civil Code in the state. Justice Ranjana Desai, retired the Supreme Court judge, was appointed the Chairperson of the committee.

The other members of the committee were retired IAS officer, C.L. Meena; advocate, R.C. Kodekar; former Vice-Chancellor of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Dakshesh Thakar and social activist, Geetaben Shroff. The committee submitted its report and bill to the state government in March 2026.

Subsequently, the Gujarat Assembly enacted the UCC Bill on 24 March 2026 after a debate that lasted nearly eight hours.

Uniform Civil Code and the Constitutional Provisions

The concept of Uniform Civil Code is linked to Article 44 of the Constitution of India.

Article 44 is stated in Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy and says that the state will work to implement a uniform civil code for all citizens of India.

The Directive Principles are covered in Articles 36 to 51. These principles are fundamental to the governance of the nation, but according to Article 37, these are not enforceable through any court.

The constitutional provisions for Uniform Civil Code are thus located in the Directive Principles of State Policy and not in the Fundamental Rights section.

Implementation Status of Gujarat UCC

Presidential assent, on its own, does not ensure that all provisions become operative straightaway.

Commencement will be decided by the government of Gujarat using the prescribed procedure for issuing notifications. Up to 3 October 2026, the law had been assented to and published in the extraordinary Gazette, but the state government had not decided the date for implementation yet.

It is necessary to make this distinction when talking about the current status of the law.

Andhra Pradesh Plans Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle

Andhra Pradesh has laid the foundation stone for the Global Horticulture Hub worth ₹1 lakh crore at Madanapalle of Annamayya district on 2 October 2026. The project named Rayalaseema Rising is going to turn the drought-prone area of Rayalaseema into a global hub for the production, processing, and export of fruits and vegetables. It is going to involve three phases of development in 10 districts by developing 201 clusters in 303 mandals and 5,869 villages.

What Is the Global Horticulture Hub?

Global Horticulture Hub is an integrated horticulture development project to develop a full agricultural value chain in Rayalaseema. Cultivation and irrigation, rural connectivity, post-harvest facilities, food processing, marketing, and export all have been integrated within the project.

It is going to involve the project between August 2026 to July 2029 in three phases. Andhra Pradesh government has made a budget provision of ₹40,352 crore for the project whereas ₹60,000 crore is likely to be mobilized through private sector participation.

Ten Districts Covered under the Project

The Global Horticulture Hub project will cover 10 districts and nearby regions of Andhra Pradesh,

Anantapur
Annamayya
Chittoor
Kurnool
Nandyal
Sri Sathya Sai
Tirupati
Kadapa
Prakasam
Markapuram

Development strategy will have 201 clusters that will be distributed in 303 mandals and 5,869 villages. It aims to have integrated production and processing networks and not look at each farm or village separately.

Investment and Expansion of Horticulture

The investment in the project is around ₹1 lakh crore. Out of this ₹40,352 crore will be the government investment while the private investment would be approximately ₹60,000 crore.

Expansion of horticulture cultivation area will take place in another 6 lakh hectares taking the total area to 14.41 lakh hectares from the current 8.41 lakh hectares.

Horticulture Potential of Rayalaseema

The Rayalaseema region is drought prone southern district of Andhra Pradesh state. The aim of horticulture strategy is to utilize diversification of crops, water management, technology and infrastructural improvements in agriculture sector.

The program would be implemented in crops like mango, banana, tomato and pomegranate, along with development of infrastructure in post-harvest, processing and exports. The overall aim would be to establish the region as one of the important centers for production and exports of horticulture products.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has stated that the holistic plan is likely to help around 9.6 lakh farmers.

Indian School of Agriculture at Madanapalle

In addition to the Global Horticulture Hub, the Indian School of Agriculture (ISA) was also founded in Madanapalle.

This school will be facilitated by the Reliance Industries and is aimed at providing technological solutions through scientific farming and training of farmers and scientists. This was announced by Anant Ambani, Reliance Industries Executive Director, in the laying of the foundation stone ceremony that took place on 2 October 2026.

The Indian School of Agriculture aims at serving the farmers with technological solutions that include scientific and technology-based agriculture. The Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized this during the event.

Mumbai’s Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal

Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal at Mumbai Port Authority was made plastic-free on October 2, 2026, during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026 at Grey Gate, Indira Dock, Mumbai. The program was led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The initiative is part of the ongoing efforts of the Mumbai Port Authority to curb single-use plastic and enhance waste management.

What Happened at the Mumbai Port?

Swachhata Abhiyan 2026 started off with the lighting of lamps and paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi through garlands along with taking the Swachhata Pledge. Besides this, a documentary on how Mumbai Port kept the city clean during the previous year was shown.

Sonowal and the Mumbai Port Authority Chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu honoured the Safai Karmis of the port for keeping the place clean and helping in running the port activities. The Union Minister also engaged in conversation with the sanitation workers and participated in tea reception arranged in their honor.

The Minister further inaugurated the Oil Spill Response (OSR) facility of the port in the name of the country and launched a cleanliness campaign in various places such as OSR facility, sea cleaning facility, BPX North Area Wharf, etc.

Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal

Jawahar Dweep is one of the main marine oil terminals at Mumbai Port. It caters to crude oil and petroleum products and at present the terminal has five jetties namely JD1, JD2, JD3, JD4 and JD5. The Mumbai Port Trust manages this terminal.

The fifth berth at the terminal named JD5 was opened for operations in December 2020. This berth measures 470 meters long and is built to handle large crude-oil carriers. The list of berths at Mumbai Port Authority includes JD1 to JD5 for loading and unloading of crude oil and petroleum cargo where JD4 and JD5 are used for loading and unloading of crude oil.

Main characteristics of Jawahar Dweep

Location: Mumbai Port, Maharashtra
Type: Marine Oil Terminal
Jetties: JD1 to JD5
Main cargo: Crude oil and petroleum products
Length of JD5: 470 meters
JD5: Suitable for large crude-oil carriers
Operator: Mumbai Port Authority

Measures Against Single-use Plastic at Mumbai Port

The plastic free declaration is based on measures which have already been implemented by Mumbai Port Authority. The port has banned various kinds of single-use plastic within its operations starting from September 2021.

These include plastic plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, straws, trays, stirrers, specific plastic or PVC banners, polystyrene used in decorations, and some plastic-stemmed and plastic-stick products. Plastic coming in as packaging material is collected and sent for recycling.

It has been announced that clean-up and reduction measures against plastic will continue in its docks, residential colonies, and coastal areas all through the year.

Role of Mumbai Port Authority in Major Port Management

Mumbai Port Authority works under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and is one of the major port authorities of India. The Major Port Authorities Act of 2021 regulates and operates the management of major ports of India and entrusts the governance, control and management of major ports to Boards of Major Port Authorities.

This Act came into existence on 3 November 2021 by repealing the previous Act Major Port Trusts Act of 1963. With the appointment of the first Board of Major Port Authorities, the name of former Mumbai Port Trust changed to Mumbai Port Authority since 31 January 2022.

Asian Games 2026: Pranavi Urs Becomes First Indian Woman Golfer to Win Gold

Pranavi Urs created history on October 3rd, 2026, when she became the first Indian woman to won a gold medal in the golf at the Asian Games. The 23-year-old golfer from Mysuru completed the four-day women’s individual event with a score of 265 (-15), winning by one shot from Singaporean Shannon Tan and Chinese Yin Ruoning, both of whom scored 266 (-14). Urs posted an even par 70 in the last day of the tournament following a triple bogey at the third hole.

How Pranavi Urs Claimed the Gold Medal

Urs started her final round with three strokes lead, having scored 4-under 66 in the third round. She however made a triple bogey at the par-4 third hole, thus erasing her lead and giving the pursuing golfers some hope.

Pranavi Urs came back strongly with three birdies on the 6th, 10th, and 13th holes, maintaining par on the rest of the holes. She posted an even-par 70 to finish the round, taking her total to 15-under 265.

Entering the last hole, Urs had a lead of one stroke. On her wayward tee shot, she followed with a perfect second shot that got her on the green where she sank two putts to post a par. This earned her the gold medal by a stroke.

India Secures Women’s Golf Team Silver

India bagged the team silver for women’s golf as well, with Pranavi Urs competing as part of the trio which also includes Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar.

The three Indians scored 14-under 546 while China clinched team gold with their score of 22-under 538. In the team event, the best two scores from each nation’s golfers in each round are used. Ashok’s score in the final round was 67 while Diksha Dagar’s score was 77.

India won another medal in the women’s golf category in the recent Asian Games. The 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games saw Aditi Ashok winning the women’s individual silver medal.

Pranavi Urs’ Pathway to the Gold Medal

Four rounds of consistency led to a score of 15-under for Urs’ gold medal.

Three shots in front heading into the final round thanks to his score of 4-under 66 in the third round, Urs kept herself close to the top in the tournament all along.

Recovery after her triple bogey on the third hole made the difference as three birdies in the final round enabled her to keep the momentum and eventually defend her lead.

Asian Games 2026: 17-Year-Old Kumkum Mohod Wins Historic Recurve Gold with Perfect 10

Indian archer Kumkum Mohod made history by winning the gold medal in the women’s individual recurve archery event of the Asian Games 2026. Mohod defeated South Korean Oh Yejin 6-5 after the five-set final had ended with a tied score of 5-5. In the subsequent shoot-off, Mohod scored 10 while Oh had 8 and thus clinched the title. This was the first individual recurve gold for an Indian woman as well as the first medal of any color for India in this discipline at the Asian Games.

How Kumkum Mohod Won the Gold Medal

There were several close sets from the beginning. Oh Yejin took the first set 29-27, putting South Korea in a winning position with the score line of 2-0. Second set finished with a draw of 29-29 and Oh stayed in the lead with the score of 3-1.

However, Mohod played a perfect 30 in the third set by getting three successive 10s, making the scoreline 3-3. Winning the fourth set by scoring 28 to 27, Oh brought the game close to its end with the scoreline 5-3.

Mohod again played three successive 10s to achieve a perfect 30/30 to overcome the deficit and bring about the tie-break.

When the deciding arrow came out, Oh got 8 points while Mohod got 10 points, thus winning the game with a score of 10-8.

Path Taken by Kumkum Mohod to Reach the Asian Games Final

The path that Mohod took to claim the gold medal included defeating two notable international archers.

In the quarterfinals, Mohod beat the defending World and Olympic champion, Kang Chaeyoung of South Korea, 6-4. She went on to beat Zhu Jingyi of China, the 2025 World Championships silver medallist, 6-2 in the semi-finals.

By winning the semi-final, Mohod became the first Indian female to qualify for an individual recurve final at the Asian Games. Qualification for the semi-finals gave India a women’s recurve quota spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Three-Medal Asian Games by Kumkum Mohod

The individual gold medal capped her excellent three-medal effort for Mohod.

Mohod was a member of the Indian women’s recurve team which beat South Korea 5-3 in the finals on October 2. In conjunction with Ankita Bhakat and Kirti Sharma, she assisted in helping India bag its first Asian Games gold in the women’s recurve team category.

Later on that day, Mohod paired with Dhiraj Bommadevara in the mixed recurve team category. India lost to China 3-5 in the final to settle for the silver medal.

Therefore, Mohod’s medal count in the Asian Games included,

Women’s recurve team: Gold
Mixed recurve team: Silver
Women’s individual recurve: Gold

This gives the 17-year-old girl two gold medals and one silver medal in three recurve categories.

Asian Games 2026 Day 14: India’s Historic Gold Rush in Archery, Boxing, Wrestling and Hockey

India delivered its best showing in the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Day 14 with ten medals in total including six golds, two silvers, and two bronzes. The gold medals were achieved by the women’s recurve archers, wrestlers, boxers, and women’s hockey players. This day was also memorable in terms of India’s women’s hockey team winning the Asian Games gold medal after 44 years by beating China 1-0. On this day, India collected 76 medals with 16 gold, 25 silver, and 35 bronze.

India at Asian Games 2026: Day 14 Medal Winners

Indian Winners/Event	Medal
Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma & Kumkum Mohod – Women’s Recurve Team	Gold
Lovlina Borgohain – Women’s 75kg Boxing	Gold
Parveen Hooda – Women’s 65kg Boxing	Gold
Ankush Panghal – Men’s 80kg Boxing	Gold
Indian Women’s Hockey Team	Gold
Sujeet Kalkal – Men’s Freestyle 65kg Wrestling	Gold
Kumkum Mohod & Dhiraj Bommadevara – Mixed Recurve Team	Silver
Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge & Neeraj Chauhan – Men’s Recurve Team	Silver
Nethra Kumanan – Women’s Dinghy Sailing	Bronze
India – Men’s Quadrant Sepaktakraw	Bronze

India At Asian Games 2026: Day 13 Medal Winner’s Tally

Medal	Total Winners
Gold	6
Silver	2
Bronze	2
Total	10

India’s Overall Medal Tally Asian Games 2026

Medal	Total Winners
Gold	16
Silver	25
Bronze	36
Total	76

Record Breaking Gold for India in Women’s Recurve Archery Team

In the women’s recurve team final, Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod beat South Korea 5-3 to win India’s first ever gold in the event at the Asian Games.

What made this win particularly special is the fact that South Korea has traditionally been the ruling force in Asian archery. This historic win broke their hegemony in the women’s recurve team event at the Asian Games.

India also bagged a silver medal in the mixed recurve team event, in which Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod participated, and also a silver in the men’s recurve team event, in which Dhiraj was paired with Yashdeep Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan.

Sujeet Kalkal Returns to Win Wrestling Gold

Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal won the men’s freestyle 65kg gold by staging a dramatic comeback against Abdulmazhid Kudiev of Tajikistan.

Sujeet was 2-9 down at one stage in the final but came back strongly and scored eight straight points to clinch a 10-9 win. This was India’s first ever wrestling gold since Bajrang Punia’s 2018 triumph.

India’s Success in Boxing

India clinched three gold medals in boxing on Day 14.

In the women’s 75kg event, Lovlina Borgohain defeated Bao Ziyi of China in the final by a scoreline of 5-0. She became only the second female boxer from India to bag a gold medal at the Asian Games after Mary Kom in 2014.

In the women’s 65kg category, Parveen Hooda defeated Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei in the final with a score of 3-2. She became the third female boxer from India to win a gold medal at the Asian Games after Mary Kom and Lovlina.

Ankush Panghal defeated Kim Minseong of South Korea 4-0 in the men’s 80kg event. He became the first male boxer from India since Amit Panghal in 2018 to clinch an Asian Games gold.

Women’s Hockey Ends 44-Year Wait for Gold

The highlight of Day 14 was the women’s hockey team event.

India defeated the defending champions China by 1-0 scoreline to lift its first gold medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games since 1982. Lalremsiami scored the crucial goal in the 10th minute, while Savita Punia made an important penalty stroke save to defend India’s slim lead.

It also ensured automatic qualification of India’s women’s hockey team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Other Medal-Winning Teams of Day 14

India bagged two bronze medals in the other disciplines.

Nethra Kumanan won the bronze medal in the women’s dinghy sailing discipline, while the India men’s quadrants in sepaktakraw lost their semifinal to hosts Japan to settle for a bronze medal finish.

India Wins Asian Games 2026 Women’s Hockey Gold After 44 Years

India won the Asian Games women’s hockey gold medal after a 44-year gap as they beat China 1-0 in the final match held on October 2, 2026. The winner of the gold was Lalremsiami who scored in the 10th minute with her reverse-stick shot, while India’s defenders managed to defend against China’s onslaught. The goalkeeper Savita Punia played well as she saved a penalty stroke for India to defend the lead. India won the women’s hockey gold after 44 years, since 1982 and also booked a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Goal by Lalremsiami for India

The match started after a delay of one hour since the team buses were caught in traffic before reaching the ground. Once the game started, China tried to take an aggressive start but India defended well.

India scored the only goal in the 10th minute. Sakshi Rana put in a pass inside the circle for Lalremsiami who then scored with his reverse-stick shot.

This goal was decisive for India as they went on to win with the scoreline of 1-0.

India Survives Chinese Pressure

China kept up the pressure during the course of the game, especially in the second and third quarters. However, the Chinese team attempted to attack using flanks and gained penalty corners; however, they couldn’t find ways to score from the created chances.

India was constantly putting pressure on the attacking plays of the Chinese team. The Indian players were giving their body for the cause to defend the slim lead of their team with a 1-0 scoreline.

In this regard, it is possible to say that the success of India was not only the result of an early goal of Lalremsiami.

Save Made by India’s Goalkeeper Savita Punia

The most decisive moment of the match took place in the 24th minute when the Chinese team was awarded a penalty stroke due to an obstruction made by Lalremsiami.

India had a chance to tie the scores, but Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia managed to make a crucial save, diving to the left side and stopping the ball.

44-Year Wait for India’s Asian Games Gold Ends

India had its last women’s Asian Games gold medal in 1982. Hence, the 2026 gold medal ended their 44 years of wait for winning continental championships.

It was the second time that the Indian women had won a continental championship in women’s Asian Games. They had won gold medal after beating China in the 2026 Asian Games held in home continent.

Indian Women’s Hockey Gets Direct Qualification to 2028 Olympic Games

This achievement has allowed the Indian women’s hockey team to qualify directly for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Lalremsiami Makes History with 200th International Game Winning Goal

The game was special for Lalremsiami because it was her 200th game at international level.

She scored the winning goal in the 10th minute in the game. Her reverse stick goal gave the Indian team the lead, which turned out to be crucial in winning the gold medal.

Asian Games Women’s Hockey Records of India

India has a rich tradition of playing women’s hockey in Asian Games. In 1982, the country last won the gold before claiming the title in 2026.

The women’s national side of India has earned silver and bronze medals in past Asian Games events. The gold medal of 2026 is very important for the team as it signifies their comeback to the top of Asia along with qualification for upcoming Summer Olympics.