Asian Games 2026 Day 12: India’s Medal Charge Continues Across Multiple Sports

India continued its strong medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026 as Team India secured two silver and three bronze medals on Day 12, while several teams and athletes advanced into crucial final stages of their respective competitions.

Wrestler Nitesh battled his way to a silver medal, adding another podium finish to India's wrestling campaign.

India also secured a silver through Prince Noble and Manu Francis, while Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru contributed a bronze medal in archery.

The Indian squash contingent delivered another significant result, with both the women's and men's teams securing bronze medals.

Hockey and Cricket Reach Finals
Beyond the medal tally, Day 12 brought major progress in team events.

India's hockey and cricket teams stormed into their respective finals, keeping the possibility of further gold-medal success alive.

India also secured a medal berth in Sepaktakraw, adding another opportunity for a podium finish as the Games enter their decisive stages.

Action Across Multiple Sports
Team India remained active across a wide range of disciplines on Day 12, with Indian athletes competing in wrestling, judo, cycling, golf, sailing, canoe slalom, shooting, tennis, rugby and volleyball, among others.

Congratulations to Nitesh on winning the SILVER in the Men’s 97kg Greco-Roman Wrestling at #AsianGames2026! 🥈🇮🇳

A spectacular performance that ends a historic 64-year wait for an Indian to reach this final.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/iYtJy8y9qP

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 1, 2026

The day's results underlined the breadth of India's campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with athletes continuing to challenge for medals across individual and team events.

Congratulations to Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru on securing the Bronze Medal in the Compound Men’s Individual event at the Asian Games 2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/YXVgVUeJfp

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 1, 2026

With the competition moving towards its final stages, India's medal opportunities are continuing to grow.

Two silver medals. Three bronze medals. Multiple teams into finals. Another day of determined performances for Team India at the Asian Games 2026.