Asian Games Highlights, Day 14: Ankush, Lovlina, Parveen Win Boxing Gold; India Take Gold In Women's Hockey

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Asian Games Highlights, Day 14 (October 2): India won a total of ten medal on the day, including six gold, two silvers and two bronzes. Indian boxers were highlight of the day as they added four individiual gold medal in India's kitty, before women's hockey team clinched Asian Games for the first time after 1982. However, the first gold of the day was won by the women's recurve team.

Indias players celebrate a goal during the womens final gold medal Hockey match
India's players celebrate a goal during the women's final gold medal Hockey match against China in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Asian Games LIVE Updates, Day 14 (October 2): India had a remarkable surge in medals, with the highlight being a historic victory in hockey as the Indian women's team won the title after a long 44-year wait. The country also excelled in combat sports, winning four individual gold medals. In boxing, Ankush secured the gold medal in the men's 80kg event. The female boxers performed equally well, with Parveen winning the 65kg final and Lovlina earning gold in the 75kg category by defeating her opponent 5–0. Sujeet won gold in the men's freestyle 65kg event on the wrestling mat. In archery, three medals were won, including a historic gold by the women's recurve team. The men's recurve team obtained a silver medal after losing to South Korea in the final, having earlier beaten Iran 6–0. Kumkum and Dhiraj also picked up a silver in the recurve mixed team final. Furthermore, Nethra Kumanan won a bronze medal in the women's dinghy sailing competition, and the men's quadrant sepaktakraw team earned a bronze after suffering a defeat to Japan.
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Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Greetings!

Hello and welcome to another exciting day of the Asian Games 2026! Day 14 brings plenty of action for India, with major medal events, crucial finals and key fixtures lined up across the day, especially in Wrestling and Hockey. Stay tuned as we bring you all the LIVE updates, results and developments from Aichi-Nagoya. Let’s get started!

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: India Schedule, October 2

Here is the complete schedule for India on Day 14 at the Asian Games 2026:

5:30 a.m. — Sepaktakraw: Women’s Quadrant, Group A — India (Priya Devi Elangbam, Shilpa Elangbam, Malemnganbi Yumnam, Chaoba Devi Oinam, Seyiekhrieno Tepa, Maipak Devi Ayekpam) vs Thailand

5:55 a.m. — Archery: Recurve Women’s Team Semifinals — India (Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, Kirti) vs China, followed by medal matches (if they are through)

6:20 a.m. — Taekwondo: Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo, Round of 16 — Kashish Malik vs Siu Wai Lam (Hong Kong, China), followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and final (if she is through)

6:30 a.m. — Cycling Track: Women’s Omnium Scratch Race 1/4 — Harshita Jakhar, followed by tempo race, elimination race, and points race

6:30 a.m. — Volleyball: Men’s Team (5th-8th place classification) — India vs Republic of Korea

7:00 a.m. — Cycling Track: Men’s Keirin First Round Heats — Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, followed by repechages, semifinals, and final

7:08 a.m. — Wrestling: Women’s Wrestling 50kg 1/8 Finals — Dipanshi vs Yui Susaki, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, repechages, and medal bouts (if she is through)

7:25 a.m. — Wrestling: Men’s Freestyle 125kg 1/8 Finals — Rajat Ruhal vs Yedige Kassimbekl, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, repechages, and medal bouts (if he is through)

7:30 a.m. — Canoe Slalom: Women’s Kayak Cross Individual — Shikha Chouhan, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and final (if she is through)

7:32 a.m. — Wrestling: Women’s Wrestling 76kg 1/8 Finals — Priya vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, repechages, and medal bouts (if she is through)

8:00 a.m. — Canoe Slalom: Men’s Kayak Cross Individual — Hitesh Kewat, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and final (if they are through)

8:02 a.m. — Wrestling: Men’s Freestyle 65kg 1/8 Finals — Sujeet vs Sayed Omar Zazai, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, repechages, and medal bouts (if he is through)

8:20 a.m. — Archery: Recurve Mixed Team Semifinal — India (Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod) vs Japan, followed by medal matches (if they are through)

8:50 a.m. — Rugby Sevens: Women’s Pool E — India vs Malaysia

9:40 a.m. — Sailing: Girls’ Dinghy Opening Series Race 7 — Mahi Verma

10:00 a.m. — Boxing: Women’s 75kg Final — Lovlina Borgohain vs Bao Ziyi (China)

10:30 a.m. — Archery: Recurve Men’s Team Semifinal — India (Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge) vs Iran, followed by medal matches (if they are through)

10:30 a.m. — Sepaktakraw: Women’s Quadrant Semifinals — India (Subject to qualification)

12:00 p.m. — Sepaktakraw: Men’s Quadrant Semifinals — India vs To be confirmed

12:16 p.m. — Cycling Track: Men’s Madison Final — India (Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Vishavjeet Singh)

2:15 p.m. — Boxing: Women’s 65kg Final — Parveen Hooda vs Nien-chin Chen (Chinese Taipei)

2:45 p.m. — Boxing: Men’s 80kg Final — Ankush Panghal vs Minseong Kim (South Korea)

3:30 p.m. — Hockey: Women’s Final — India vs China

Timings Yet to Be Confirmed (Golf and Other Ongoing Events):

Golf: Men’s Individual Stroke Play Round 3 & Men’s Team Round 3 — Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar, Yuvraj Sandhu

Golf: Women’s Individual Stroke Play Round 3 & Women’s Team Round 3 — Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: India Schedule, October 2 - Sports Wise

ARCHERY

  • 5:55 a.m. — Recurve Women’s Team Semifinals: India (Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, Kirti) vs China

    The Indian Express

  • 6:25 a.m. onwards — Recurve Women’s Team Medal Matches: India (Subject to qualification)

  • 8:20 a.m. — Recurve Mixed Team Semifinal: India (Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod) vs Japan

  • 8:50 a.m. onwards — Recurve Mixed Team Medal Matches: India (Subject to qualification)

  • 10:30 a.m. — Recurve Men’s Team Semifinal: India (Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan, and Yashdeep Bhoge) vs Iran

    The Indian Express

  • 11:25 a.m. onwards — Recurve Men’s Team Medal Matches: India (Subject to qualification)

BOXING (Gold Medal Matches)

  • 10:00 a.m. — Women’s 75kg Final: Lovlina Borgohain vs Bao Ziyi (China)

    The Indian Express

  • 2:15 p.m. — Women’s 65kg Final: Parveen Hooda vs Nien-chin Chen (Chinese Taipei)

    The Indian Express

  • 2:45 p.m. — Men’s 80kg Final: Ankush Panghal vs Minseong Kim (South Korea)

    The Indian Express

CANOE SLALOM

  • 7:30 a.m. — Women’s Kayak Cross Individual: Shikha Chouhan

  • 8:00 a.m. — Men’s Kayak Cross Individual: Hitesh Kewat, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod

  • 10:00 a.m. onwards — Women’s Kayak Cross Quarterfinals: Shikha Chouhan (Subject to qualification)

  • 10:16 a.m. onwards — Men’s Kayak Cross Quarterfinals: Hitesh Kewat & Pradhyumna Singh Rathod (Subject to qualification)

  • 10:44 a.m. onwards — Women’s Kayak Cross Semifinals: Shikha Chouhan (Subject to qualification)

  • 10:52 a.m. onwards — Men’s Kayak Cross Semifinals: Hitesh Kewat & Pradhyumna Singh Rathod (Subject to qualification)

  • 11:40 a.m. onwards — Women’s Kayak Cross Final: Shikha Chouhan (Subject to qualification)

  • 11:44 a.m. onwards — Men’s Kayak Cross Final: Hitesh Kewat & Pradhyumna Singh Rathod (Subject to qualification)

CYCLING TRACK

  • 6:30 a.m. — Women’s Omnium Scratch Race (1/4): Harshita Jakhar

  • 7:00 a.m. — Men’s Keirin First Round Heats: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo

  • 7:27 a.m. — Women’s Omnium Tempo Race (2/4): Harshita Jakhar

  • 7:45 a.m. — Men’s Keirin Repechage Heats: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam & David Beckham Elkatohchoongo (Subject to qualification)

  • 11:39 a.m. — Men’s Keirin Semifinals: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam & David Beckham Elkatohchoongo (Subject to qualification)

  • 11:55 a.m. — Women’s Omnium Elimination Race (3/4): Harshita Jakhar

  • 11:55 a.m. — Women’s Omnium Points Race (4/4): Harshita Jakhar

  • 12:16 p.m. — Men’s Madison Final: India (Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Vishavjeet Singh)

  • 1:27 p.m. — Men’s Keirin Final: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam & David Beckham Elkatohchoongo (Subject to qualification)

GOLF

  • 3:00 a.m. — Men’s Individual Stroke Play Round 3 & Men’s Team Round 3: Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar, Yuvraj Sandhu

  • 5:49 a.m. — Women’s Individual Stroke Play Round 3 & Women’s Team Round 3: Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok

HOCKEY

  • 3:30 p.m. — Women’s Final: India vs China

    The Indian Express

RUGBY SEVENS

  • 8:50 a.m. — Women’s Pool E: India vs Malaysia

SAILING

  • 9:40 a.m. — Girls’ Dinghy Opening Series Race 7: Mahi Verma

SEPAKTAKRAW

  • 5:30 a.m. — Women’s Quadrant, Group A: India (Priya Devi Elangbam, Shilpa Elangbam, Malemnganbi Yumnam, Chaoba Devi Oinam, Seyiekhrieno Tepa, Maipak Devi Ayekpam) vs Thailand

  • 10:30 a.m. onwards — Women’s Quadrant Semifinals: India (Subject to qualification)

  • 12:00 p.m. onwards — Men’s Quadrant Semifinals: India vs To be confirmed

    The Indian Express

TAEKWONDO

  • 6:20 a.m. — Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo, Round of 16: Kashish Malik vs Siu Wai Lam (Hong Kong, China)

  • 6:50 a.m. onwards — Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo, Quarterfinals: Kashish Malik (Subject to qualification)

  • 7:30 a.m. onwards — Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo, Semifinals: Kashish Malik (Subject to qualification)

  • 8:00 a.m. — Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo, Final: Kashish Malik (Subject to qualification)

VOLLEYBALL

  • 6:30 a.m. — Men’s Team (5th-8th place classification): India vs Republic of Korea

WRESTLING

  • 7:08 a.m. — Women’s Wrestling 50kg 1/8 Finals: Dipanshi vs Yui Susaki

  • 7:25 a.m. — Men’s Freestyle 125kg 1/8 Finals: Rajat Ruhal vs Yedige Kassimbekl

  • 7:32 a.m. — Women’s Wrestling 76kg 1/8 Finals: Priya vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy

  • 8:02 a.m. — Men’s Freestyle 65kg 1/8 Finals: Sujeet vs Sayed Omar Zazai

  • 8:26 a.m. onwards — Women’s Wrestling 50kg Quarterfinals: Dipanshi (Subject to qualification)

  • 8:31 a.m. — Men’s Freestyle 125kg Quarterfinals: Rajat Ruhal (Subject to qualification)

  • 8:41 a.m. onwards — Women’s Wrestling 76kg Quarterfinals: Priya (Subject to qualification)

  • 9:10 a.m. — Men’s Freestyle 65kg Quarterfinals: Sujeet (Subject to qualification)

  • 9:19 a.m. onwards — Women’s Wrestling 50kg Semifinal: Dipanshi (Subject to qualification)

  • 9:26 a.m. onwards — Men’s Freestyle 125kg & Women’s 76kg Semifinals: Rajat Ruhal & Priya (Subject to qualification)

  • 9:45 a.m. — Men’s Freestyle 65kg Semifinal: Sujeet (Subject to qualification)

  • 9:52 a.m. onwards — Women’s Wrestling 50kg & 76kg Repechages: Dipanshi & Priya (Subject to qualification)

  • 9:59 a.m. — Men’s Freestyle 65kg Repechages: Sujeet (Subject to qualification)

  • 10:07 a.m. onwards — Men’s Freestyle 125kg Repechages: Rajat Ruhal (Subject to qualification)

  • 2:30 p.m. — Men’s Freestyle 65kg Bronze Medal Match: Sujeet (Subject to qualification)

  • 2:46 p.m. — Men’s Freestyle 65kg Final: Sujeet (Subject to qualification)

  • 3:21 p.m. onwards — Men’s Freestyle 125kg Bronze Medal Match: Rajat Ruhal (Subject to qualification)

  • 3:41 p.m. — Men’s Freestyle 125kg Final: Rajat Ruhal (Subject to qualification)

  • 3:51 p.m. onwards — Women’s Wrestling 50kg Bronze Medal Match: Dipanshi (Subject to qualification)

  • 4:05 p.m. — Women’s Wrestling 50kg Final: Dipanshi (Subject to qualification)

  • 4:12 p.m. — Women’s Wrestling 76kg Bronze Medal Match: Priya (Subject to qualification)

  • 4:32 p.m. — Women’s Wrestling 76kg Final: Priya (Subject to qualification)

TENNIS (Timings Yet to Be Confirmed)

  • Men’s Singles Quarterfinal: Sumit Nagal vs Wu Yibing (China)

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Women's Recurve Team In Final

The Indian recurve women's team trio of Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, and Kirti delivered a stellar performance, defeating China 5-1 to storm into the final of the event. Making history in style, they punched their ticket to the Asian Games final for the very first time ever.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Final Match To Start Shortly

India is set to lock horns with powerhouse South Korea in a blockbuster gold medal match, with live coverage available on Sony Sports.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery: India Women Keep It Level

Following a tightly contested opening exchange between India and Korea that ended level at 54-54, the scores are deadlocked at 1-1.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery: India Women Keep Competition Strong

Following another hard-fought exchange that ended level at 56-56, the score is now tied at 2-2.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery: India Women Take Lead

India seized the momentum in the third set with a strong 55-51 win, pulling ahead to a 4-2 lead.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery: Recurve Women's Team Clinch Gold medal 

A thrilling final set saw India tie Korea's score of 54 with a last minute correction and they split points. India finish with the lead of 5-3 and India win their first gold medal in Women's Team Recurve Archery event at the Asian Games 2026. Sensational performance from Kumkum Mohod, Ankita Bhakat, and Kirti.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling: Dipanshi Defeated By Susaki

Dipanshi faced a tough start in the women's 50kg opening round, bowing out 0-11 against four-time world champion and wrestling legend Yui Susaki. Drawing a legend like Yui Susaki early on does come with one silver lining: a near-certain ticket to the repechage rounds and a shot at the bronze medal.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling: Rajat Loses

Rajat Ruhal faced a tough opening match in the men's freestyle 125kg category, dropping a 3-8 decision to U20 world champion Yedige Kassimbek.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling: Priya Bows Out

Priya faced a tough opening test in the women's 76kg category, bowing out 1-6 against reigning champion Kyzy Medet.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Taekwondo: Kashish Malik Exits

Kashish Malik's campaign came to a close in the quarterfinals of the mixed individual virtual taekwondo event following a narrow 1-2 defeat against Kazakhstan's Rita Bakisheva.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery: Japan Take Early Lead

Japan claimed the opening set 38-37 to take a 2-0 lead, before both sides tied the second set 36-36, leaving Japan ahead 3-1.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery: India Enter Final In Last Moment Twist

India's Dhiraj and Kumkum punched their ticket to the recurve mixed team final by edging past the Japanese pair 5-3 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Sailing - India Win BRONZE In Women's Skiff

A medal that was still pending yesterday has now officially come India’s way!

Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma have been awarded the bronze medal in the women's skiff after China were disqualified from a couple of races. The penalty has reshuffled the standings and moved the Indian pair up by one place.

India had originally finished fourth when all the races wrapped up, but the post-event action against the Chinese team has changed the final classification. And that means the wait is over - Harshita and Shital are now bronze medallists!

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery - India Trail China 2-4 After Three Sets

India have pulled one back in dramatic fashion, winning the third set 37-36 after China’s Li could only manage a 7 with the set hanging in the balance. Kumkum produced a crucial 10 under pressure, while Dhiraj added a 9 to keep India in the fight. China still lead 4-2, but India remain alive in the final.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery - India win SILVER in Recurve Mixed Team

It ends in silver for Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara after China edged them 5-3 in a closely fought final. India struggled for consistency early on, with a few 7s and 8s proving costly, but fought back in the final set as Kumkum hit a 10 and Dhiraj added a 9.

China matched India’s 37, with Li catching the line for a 10 to tie the set 37-37 and seal the gold. China also secured the Olympic quota for Los Angeles 2028, while Kumkum and Dhiraj earned India a silver, their first Asian Games medal beyond bronze in recurve archery.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Sujeet Takes On Iran's Abbas In Men's 65kg Quarterfinal

Sujeet Kalkal is through to the quarterfinals of the men’s 65kg freestyle event, where he faces Iran’s Abbas Ebrahimzadehsavadkouhi. The bout gets underway after a brief delay, and Sujeet wastes no time making his attacking intent clear.

The Indian pulls off a four-point move, putting Abbas onto his shoulder to make a strong start. The reason for the stoppage is not immediately clear, but Sujeet have made an early statement in this quarterfinal.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Sujeet Storms Into Men's 65kg Semifinals

Sujeet Kalkal has powered into the men’s 65kg freestyle semifinals with a dominant win over Iran’s Abbas Ebrahimzadehsavadkouhi. The Indian came out firing, scoring four points with an early move that sent Abbas onto his shoulder, although a successful challenge from the Iranian corner later reduced Sujeet’s tally to two.

Sujeet stayed sharp from there, adding two more points before another takedown took him to 6-0. He then stretched the advantage to 8-0 before the end of the opening round. Abbas had a huge task ahead of him, but Sujeet wasted no time in the second, securing another single-leg takedown to make it 10-0. That was enough to end the bout by technical superiority, sending Sujeet into the semifinals.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Sailing - Nethra Kumanan Claims BRONZE In Women's Dinghy

Nethra Kumanan has added another sailing medal to India’s tally after securing bronze in the women’s dinghy. A tough first final race put her under pressure, but the Indian responded in style in the second race to bring herself back into the medal picture.

Nethra finished level on points with Hong Kong’s Stephanie Louise Norton after the two final races, but her better head-to-head record against Norton puts her ahead in the final standings. Another bronze is now confirmed for India in sailing.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Sujeet Takes 4-2 Lead Against Japan's Kiyooka

Sujeet has turned the semifinal around. After falling 0-2 behind early on, the Indian wrestler has now scored two more points to move 4-2 ahead of Japan’s Kotaro Kiyooka. Sujeet is finding his rhythm and putting the pressure back on the Japanese wrestler.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Boxing - Lovlina Borgohain Wins GOLD In Women's 75kg

Lovlina Borgohain has done it! The Indian boxer managed the contest brilliantly, having done enough in the opening two rounds to put herself in control while China’s Bao Ziyi pushed desperately for a way back. Lovlina stayed composed through the final round, taking it 4-1, and that was enough for a 5-0 verdict overall.

A historic moment for Indian boxing as Lovlina becomes only the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold, after Mary Kom’s triumph in 2014.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Sujeet Reaches Men's 65kg Final

Sujeet Kalkal has booked his place in the men’s 65kg freestyle final after a dramatic semifinal against Japan’s Kotaro Kiyooka. Kiyooka struck twice early to take a 2-0 lead, but Sujeet hit back with two scoring moves to go 4-2 ahead. A scoring adjustment then brought Sujeet’s tally down to three, leaving the Indian clinging to a narrow advantage.

Kiyooka managed to level the contest at 3-3, but the clock had already run out. With Sujeet having produced the bigger-scoring move during the bout, he takes the semifinal on the criteria and marches into the gold medal bout. Sujeet will face Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the final at 2:46pm IST.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Dipanshi Through To Women's 50kg Bronze Medal Bout

Dipanshi has kept her medal hopes alive in the women’s 50kg freestyle category, cruising past Cambodia’s Samnang Dit by technical superiority in the repechage. The Indian wrestler now has a shot at the podium, with Kazakhstan’s Zeinep Bayanova standing between her and bronze. That bout is scheduled for 3:58pm IST.

Meanwhile, Priya Malik in the women’s 76kg and Rajat Ruhal in the men’s 125kg freestyle have been knocked out of medal contention, as the wrestlers who defeated them failed to make their respective finals, closing the door on the repechage route.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Cycling Track - David Beckham Elkatohchoongo Misses Men's Keirin Final

David Beckham Elkatohchoongo’s keirin campaign ends in the semifinals as the Indian cyclist finishes fifth in a six-rider heat. He clocks 10.929 seconds, but that effort is not enough to secure a place in the final. The Indian is therefore out of the men’s keirin medal race.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Archery - India Clinch Silver In Men's Recurve Team Final

India’s men’s recurve team have been forced to settle for silver after South Korea closed out the final with a 5-1 victory. India needed a big response in the third set, and Neeraj got them off to a perfect start with a 10, followed by 9s from Yashdeep and Dhiraj.

Korea matched that opening rotation with a 10, 9 and 9 to keep the scores level. Neeraj then found a 7 after a long pause before releasing, although Yashdeep added a 9 and Dhiraj a 10. South Korea kept their composure from there, taking the set 56-54 and moving to an unassailable 5-1 lead.

The Koreans successfully defend their title from the previous edition, while India take home another silver in recurve archery.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling -  Sujeet's Semi-Final Highlights

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Sepaktakraw - India Win BRONZE In Men's Quadrant

India have secured bronze in the men’s quadrant after Malemnganba Singh Sorokhaibam, Ram Kumar Sharma, Bobby Kumar and Akash Yumnam, with Lokhon Singh Elangbam and Tekong Arun as substitutes, lost 0-2 (12-15, 13-15) to Japan in the semifinal. India had beaten World Cup champions Myanmar in the group stage but could not get past Japan.

The medal is India’s third in sepaktakraw at the Asian Games, after bronzes in men’s team regu at Jakarta 2018 and women’s team regu at Hangzhou 2022.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Coming Up!

2:15 p.m. — Boxing: Parveen vs Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei in the women’s 65kg gold medal bout.

2:45 p.m. — Boxing: Ankush vs Kim Minseong in the men’s 80kg gold medal bout.

2:46 p.m. — Wrestling: Sujeet Kalkal faces Abdulmazhid Kudiev of Tajikistan in the men’s 65kg gold medal bout.

3:30 p.m. — Hockey: India vs China in the women’s gold medal match.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: India Vs China - Hockey Final

India and China will clash for the women’s hockey gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 on Friday, October 2, at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. India have been unbeaten, scoring 66 goals in the pool stage before defeating the Republic of Korea 2-0 in the semi-finals, while defending champions China have also won all their matches and remain unbeaten.

China lead the head-to-head 12-11 from 28 meetings, with five draws. The winner will also secure a direct quota for the LA 2028 Olympics.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Boxing - Parveen Hooda wins gold in women's 65kg

Parveen Hooda has completed a remarkable comeback by defeating Chinese Taipei's Chen Nien-chin 3-2 on split decision in the women's 65kg final to win the Asian Games 2026 gold medal. Parveen took the opening round 5-0 before Chen levelled the contest by winning the second.

The Indian stayed composed in a closely fought final round, relying on sharp counter-punches as Chen pushed for a late surge. Three judges ultimately favoured Parveen to seal the victory.

The gold marks a stunning turnaround for Parveen, whose Hangzhou 2022 bronze was stripped following a suspension for whereabouts failures.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Sujeet Kalkal vs Abdulmazhid Kudiev in men's freestyle 65kg final

Sujeet Kalkal comes flying out after the restart, grabbing a two-point takedown to get himself on the board. The Indian looks much more aggressive now, and we’re seeing some seriously attacking wrestling from both Sujeet and Abdulmazhid Kudiev as they trade attacks in a fiercely contested final.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling - Sujeet Kalkal wins gold in men's freestyle 65kg

SUJEEEET! WHAT A COMEBACK! Sujeet Kalkal has pulled off an incredible turnaround to win the Asian Games 2026 gold medal in men's freestyle 65kg. Trailing Abdulmazhid Kudiev 2-9 with just 1:40 left on the clock, Sujeet went on the attack and produced three takedowns in quick succession.

Kudiev held a one-point lead heading into the final seconds, but Sujeet had one last move left. With just 11 seconds remaining, the Indian landed the decisive takedown to score two points, move ahead 10-9 and seal the gold. Sujeet Kalkal is an Asian Games champion after one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Games!

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Boxing - Ankush Panghal wins gold in men's 80kg

Ankush Panghal has done it! The reigning Commonwealth champion has beaten Kim Min-seong 4-0 to win the Asian Games 2026 gold medal in the men's 80kg category. Ankush produced a superb counter-punching display, using his speed and movement to evade Kim's attacks while landing clean punches of his own.

One judge scored the bout 28-28, but the other four judges gave Ankush a 30-26 verdict. The victory makes him the first Indian man since Amit Panghal in 2018 to win Asian Games boxing gold. It's also India's third boxing gold of the day.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Hockey -  Women's final

The women's hockey final has been delayed and will now start at 4:15 PM IST. India will take on China for the Asian Games 2026 gold medal.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Wrestling- One More Medal Within Reach!

Dipanshi will soon be in action as she will face Kazakhstan's Zeinep in the women's 50 kg wrestling bronze medal match. The match will start at 4:45 PM IST.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: India Lead In Hokcey!

Lalremsiami has provided India a much needed early lead in the gold medal match against China.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Dipanshi Trails!

Dipanshi is trailing 2-7 against Kazakhstan's Zeinep in the women's 50kg bronze medal. One minute left in the match.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Tough Loss For Dipanshi!

Dipanshi has lost the bronze medal match against Zeinep 4-11. The Kazakh's player clearly dominated the match as Dipanshi was struggling to score continous points.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Hockey- IND 1:0 CHN!

India have maintained the lead despite conceeding a penalty stroke, which was superbly saved by Savita Punia.

This final is more than a gold medal as it will also provide the winning side a direct qualification to the 2028 LA Olympics.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: Hockey- India Have Done It!

India have done it!!! They have won the gold medal in women's hockey after a long wait of 44 years. The last time became champion was way back in 1982. It took 44 years to climb the summit again.

India beat China 1-0 in the final to not just clinch the gold medal but they also book a berth at the 2028 LA Olympics.

Asian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: India Go Big!

On October 2 India moved into the top five positions in the Asian Games medals list after a brilliant spree of winning gold medals. It now ranks fifth with 76 medals in total, consisting of 16 gold, 25 silver, and 35 bronze. The significant day was marked by the Indian women's hockey team, which has been crowned champions of Asia. In boxing Ankush and Parveen won gold, Lovlina also securing a gold medal. The women's recurve archery team won a historic gold medal, and Sujeet reached the top of the podium in freestyle wrestling.

That's it from us today. Join us tomorrow for the live coverage as India will lock horns with Pakistan in cricket final and with Malaysia in hockey final.

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