India continued its medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026 as the country’s overall medal tally reached 6 on the second day of competition. Indian athletes added more medals in shooting, while MMA also brought a bronze medal for the country. Out of the 6 medals won so far, 5 have come from shooting, including 4 silver medals and 1 bronze. India is still waiting for its first gold medal of the Games.

India had won 2 medals on the opening day of the Asian Games, with both medals coming from shooting. The shooting contingent continued its strong performance on the second day as Indian competitors added more medals in individual and team events. The performances of Indian shooters have played a major role in taking the country’s medal count forward during the opening stages of the competition.

Himanshu Dhillon and Rudranksh Patil, who had already been part of India’s medal-winning performance in the team event, also produced strong results in the individual 10 metre air rifle competition. Himanshu Dhillon won a silver medal, while Rudranksh Patil secured a bronze. Their performances added two more medals to India’s shooting tally and strengthened the country’s position in the shooting events.

Shooting remains one of the major disciplines for India at the Games, and the early medal results have once again highlighted the contribution of the Indian shooting contingent. With several competitions still remaining, the shooting team will continue to be one of the key groups in India’s medal campaign.

India also secured a medal in MMA. Suchika Tariyal won a bronze medal after losing her semifinal bout to Singapore’s T Hoon. The semifinal result ended her hopes of reaching the final, but her performance was enough to ensure a bronze medal for India. This became India’s first medal in MMA during the current competition.

The second day has been a busy one for the Indian contingent, with athletes competing across several sports. Indian competitors are taking part in wushu, soft tennis, sepak takraw, shooting, hockey, kabaddi, swimming, MMA, table tennis, badminton and boxing. The wide-ranging participation has kept India active across multiple venues and disciplines.

India’s men’s kabaddi team also began its campaign with a convincing victory. The Indian side defeated hosts Japan 49-24 in its opening match. India maintained control of the contest and secured a comfortable win by a significant margin. The result continued India’s strong record against Japan in kabaddi at the Asian Games.

The Indian women’s hockey team also continued its campaign. India had opened its tournament with a huge 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan and then faced Indonesia in its second match. The team entered the contest after a dominant opening performance and was looking to carry that momentum into its next game.

Boxing also produced a positive result for India. In the men’s 70 kilogram category, Indian boxer Sumit defeated Thailand’s Sinsiri by a 5-0 decision. The victory helped him secure a place in the Round of 16. Sumit’s unanimous win gave the Indian boxing contingent another encouraging result as the competition moved forward.

India also competed in the women’s changquan final in wushu, where Nyeman Wangsu finished with a score of 9.573. Her score included 4.90 for movement quality, 2.673 for overall performance and 2.00 for difficulty. Among the 16 competitors in the final, she finished joint 15th.

Hong Kong’s Hui Yu Lydia Sham won the gold medal in the changquan event with a score of 9.713. Cho Man Su of Macao, China, finished with 9.710 to take silver, while Indonesia’s Eugenia Diva Widodo won bronze after scoring 9.706. India therefore did not win a medal in this particular event.

After the second day, shooting has emerged as the main contributor to India’s medal tally. Five of India’s 6 medals have come from shooting, with 4 silver and 1 bronze. MMA has contributed the remaining bronze medal through Suchika Tariyal. Despite collecting six medals, India has yet to win a gold medal in the competition.

The Indian contingent has several events still ahead, giving athletes opportunities to increase the medal tally in the coming days. Attention will remain on shooting, kabaddi, hockey, boxing, badminton, table tennis and other disciplines in which Indian athletes are continuing their campaigns.

India’s performance in the early stages of the Asian Games 2026 has produced medals across more than one discipline, but shooting has clearly made the biggest contribution so far. The men’s kabaddi victory, boxing progression and performances in hockey and other events have also added to the momentum of the Indian contingent.

With the competition continuing, India’s medal tally is expected to remain a major focus. The country currently has 6 medals, including 4 silver and 2 bronze, while the search for the first gold medal continues. Indian athletes will now look to convert their strong performances into further podium finishes as the Asian Games 2026 campaign progresses.