Asian Games 2026, Day-12 Live Updates: India will aim to continue its medal-winning run on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026, with several athletes and teams set to compete in crucial matches and medal events.
After a successful Day 12, which saw Indian archers win three gold medals, the focus will now shift to cricket, hockey, shooting, wrestling, squash and other disciplines.
The Indian men’s cricket team will take on Sri Lanka in the semifinal, with a victory ensuring at least a silver medal for India. Meanwhile, the men’s hockey team will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes semifinal, with a place in the final at stake.
Indian athletes will also be looking for medal opportunities in shooting, archery, track cycling, judo, wrestling and sport climbing. With several important contests scheduled throughout the day, Indian fans can expect an action-packed Day 12 at the Asian Games.
Here is the complete schedule of Indian athletes and teams in action on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026, including key matches, individual events and potential medal opportunities.
Early Morning Events: Archery, Shooting, Cycling and Volleyball
The day will begin with several important events across different sports. At 5:30 AM, Chikitha Taniparthi will compete against Indonesia’s Nurissa Dian Ashrifa in the women’s compound individual quarterfinals. The semifinals and final will follow if she advances.
The Indian men’s sepak takraw team will also compete in Group A matches at 5:30 AM, while Rupa Bayor will participate in the women’s individual poomsae semifinal in taekwondo. The gold medal competition will follow if she qualifies.
At 6:10 AM, Anish Bhanwala will compete in Stage 2 of the men’s 25m rapid pistol individual qualification, along with the team final. Harshvir Singh Sekhon will take part in the men’s omnium scratch race at 6:30 AM, followed by the medal race.
India will also face Pakistan in the men’s volleyball quarterfinals at 6:30 AM. The result will determine whether the Indian team advances to the next stage of the competition.
Squash, Wrestling and Track Cycling Schedule
Squash will be another important event for India on Day 12. The Indian women’s team will face Hong Kong in the semifinal at 7:00 AM, while the men’s team will take on Malaysia in their semifinal at 1:00 PM.
In track cycling, Keerthi Rangaswamy Chikka and Celestina will compete in the women’s sprint qualification at 7:00 AM, followed by the medal race.
Wrestling will also feature several Indian competitors. Aman is scheduled to face Mongolia’s Borgil Tuvshinbaatar in the men’s Greco-Roman 77kg round of 16 at 7:22 AM. Sumit will compete in the men’s Greco-Roman 60kg quarterfinals at 7:55 AM, while Nitesh will face Turkmenistan’s Amanberdy Aghamamedov in the men’s Greco-Roman 97kg quarterfinals at 8:19 AM. Further rounds and medal bouts will follow if the Indian wrestlers advance.
Sailing, Judo and Canoe Slalom
Indian sailors Mahi Verma, Manu Francis, Prince Kurusinkal, Vishnu Saravanan, Katya Ida Coelho, Harshita Tomar and Sheetal Verma will compete in various events at 7:30 AM. These include the girls’ dinghy, men’s skiff, men’s dinghy, women’s windsurfing and women’s skiff races.
In judo, Yamini Maurya will compete in the women’s 57kg quarterfinals, while Inunganbi Takhelambam will participate in the women’s 70kg category from 7:30 AM.
Shikha Chauhan will represent India in the women’s kayak singles semifinal in canoe slalom at 7:36 AM. She will advance to the final if she qualifies.
Archery and Cricket: Key Events for India
Archery will once again be in the spotlight after India’s successful medal campaign on Day 11. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru will face Chen Chieh-lun in the men’s compound individual quarterfinals at 9:47 AM. The semifinals and final will follow if he progresses.
The Indian men’s cricket team will face Sri Lanka in the semifinal at 10:00 AM. A victory would guarantee India at least a silver medal, making this one of the most important events of the day for the Indian contingent.
At 10:10 AM, golfers Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar and Yuvraj Sandhu will compete in the men’s individual stroke play and team rounds.
Shooting Final and Women’s Madison Medal Event
Anish Bhanwala could have another opportunity to compete for a medal in shooting. If he qualifies, he will participate in the men’s 25m rapid pistol individual final at 12:00 PM.
At 12:18 PM, Harshita Jakhar and Swasti Singh will compete in the women’s madison final in track cycling, giving India another opportunity to challenge for a medal.
India vs Pakistan Hockey Semifinal
One of the biggest fixtures on Day 12 will be the men’s hockey semifinal between India and Pakistan at 1:00 PM. Both teams will be competing for a place in the final, making the match a major highlight for Indian sports fans.
India will look to secure a victory and move closer to the gold medal, while Pakistan will aim to overcome its rivals and reach the title clash.
Evening Events: Rugby Sevens, Sport Climbing and Tennis
The schedule also includes rugby sevens group matches. India are listed to face Hong Kong at 8:50 PM, followed by a match against China at 3:50 PM, as stated in the supplied schedule.
In sport climbing, Dipu Mallesh will compete in the men’s speed quarterfinals at 4:42 PM, followed by the medal race.
In tennis, Sumit Nagal will face China’s Wu Yibing in the men’s singles quarterfinals. A victory would take Nagal into the semifinals and keep his medal hopes alive.