Asian Games 2026 Day 7: India won seven medals, including two gold, three silver and two bronze, taking its overall tally to 30 medals in Aichi-Nagoya.
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, India further cemented its medal winning streak at the Asian Games 2026, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, by securing seven medals in Day 7. These seven medals included two golds, three silvers and two bronze medals. In all, India secured 30 medals which comprised of 4 gold, 12 silver and 14 bronze medals.
Two gold medals were won by the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams, three silver medals were won by Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Sawan Barwal and the women’s 50m rifle 3P team. Two bronze medals were won by Prachi Choudhary and Velavan Senthilkumar-Joshna Chinappa pairs.
| Medal | Total Winners |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 3 |
| Bronze | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Medal | Total Winners |
| Gold | 4 |
| Silver | 12 |
| Bronze | 14 |
| Total | 30 |
The men’s kabaddi team of India won the gold medal after defeating Iran with the score of 40-34 in the final. India lagged behind at the half-time with a score of 17-18, but performed impressively in the latter part of the game.
Sumit was one of the best players for the Indian team in the defensive department, while Arjun Deshwal had a key part to play as a raider. This victory gave India its ninth Asian Games gold medal in men’s kabaddi.
The women’s kabaddi team of India also bagged the gold medal after defeating Iran with the score of 37-34 in the final.
This victory made it a perfect kabaddi gold medal double for India, as India men’s and women’s kabaddi teams both defeated Iran in their respective finals.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor earned the silver medal for India in the men’s shot put final event with his best throw of 20.64m.
Toor made the throw on his fifth attempt to claim second position. The gold medal was won by Mohammadreza Tayebise of Iran with his Games Record throw of 20.81m, followed by Mohammed Tolu from Saudi Arabia.
Toor has earlier won gold medals in the 2018 Jakarta and 2022 Hangzhou editions of Asian Games, and thus silver medal in 2026 is yet another milestone for his Asian Games career.
Sawan Barwal won the silver medal in the men’s marathon with a national record of 2:11:37.
It was another athletics medal in the collection of Indian contingent at Day 7.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor received the silver medal for India in the men’s shot put final event, with his best performance being 20.64 m.
The athlete achieved the feat by making the throw on his fifth attempt. The gold medal was taken home by Mohammadreza Tayebise of Iran who made the Games Record throw of 20.81 m. On the other hand, Mohammed Tolu of Saudi Arabia got the bronze medal.
Previously, Toor had won gold medals in the 2018 Jakarta and 2022 Hangzhou editions of Asian Games. Therefore, the silver medal in 2026 marks another feather in his cap in the Asian Games’ career.
Sawan Barwal won the silver medal in the men’s marathon with a national record time of 2:11:37.
This was another athletics medal added to the tally of Indian athletes on Day 7.
After falling in their semifinals against Hong Kong, Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar managed to win bronze in squash mixed doubles, defeating Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong from China.
In the decisive game, the Indian duo held match points after leading by 10-7, but they were unable to seal their victory. Ultimately, they lost the match 11-10, 2-11, 11-10.
India also achieved some important successes in various sports during the seventh day of the games.
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