Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 22: Asian Games 2026 enters Day 3 with India chasing gold in women’s cricket. Badminton quarter-finals and shooting events also feature prominently on a packed schedule.
Asian Games 2026 Day 3 arrives on September 22 with India across multiple disciplines. Women’s cricket provides the headline event. Badminton and shooting follow close behind in importance.
Women’s Cricket Final Leads Day 3
India’s women face Sri Lanka in the cricket final. The match takes place at Korogi Athletic Park. It begins at 10:30 AM IST (2:00 PM JST). A win would bring India a second successive Asian Games gold. The contest caps a strong campaign for the team.
Badminton Brings Two Japan Quarter-Finals
India’s women’s badminton team meets hosts Japan first. PV Sindhu leads a squad including Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma. That quarter-final starts at 6:00 AM IST (9:30 AM JST). Devika Sihag, Ishaan Baruah, Treesa and Gayatri also feature.
India’s men then face Japan later in the day. Lakshya Sen headlines alongside HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty complete the group. Their quarter-final begins at 11:30 AM IST (3:00 PM JST).
Shooting Offers Early Action
Parth Rakesh Mane and Elavenil Valarivan compete in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. Qualification starts at 6:15 AM IST (9:45 AM JST). Should they progress, the final follows at 8:25 AM IST (11:55 AM JST).
Skeet shooting also features across men’s and women’s categories. Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhavtegh Singh Gill and Mairaj Ahmad Khan represent India’s men. Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan compete for the women.
Hockey and Boxing Continue India’s Schedule
India’s men’s hockey team plays Sri Lanka in Pool A. That match starts at 3:30 PM. India opened their campaign with a 13-1 win over Indonesia.
Boxing sees two Indian fighters in action. Sakshi Choudhary contests the women’s 51kg Round of 32 at 9:00 AM. Jadumani Singh fights in the men’s 55kg category at 10:30 AM.
A Packed Asian Games Programme
Indian athletes also compete across fencing, wushu and swimming. Equestrian, karate, soft tennis, table tennis and esports round out the day. The breadth reflects India’s wide participation at these Asian Games.
Day 3 schedules remain subject to change. Fans should confirm timings closer to each event. Women’s cricket, badminton and shooting nonetheless anchor a significant day for Indian sport at Asian Games 2026.
