India’s September 23 Schedule at Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu Leads Gold Chase

India has a busy Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Wednesday. The day features key medal events in shooting, weightlifting, equestrian, and wushu. Leading the charge are Mirabai Chanu and Manu Bhaker, both aiming for medals after a successful start.

Mirabai Chanu is determined to win the missing gold from her collection and break a long-standing snatch record. Meanwhile, Manu Bhaker, along with Esha Singh and Suruchi Inder Singh, competes in women’s 10m air pistol shooting qualifications and finals. The individual final will take place later if Indian shooters qualify.

Weightlifting highlights include Chanu’s Group A final at 10:00 AM and Gyaneshwari Yadav’s 53kg category at 1:30 PM. Shooting concludes with the men’s and women’s skeet finals, where team medals are up for grabs.

In team sports, India faces off against China in the men’s badminton semifinal after defeating Japan. The women’s kabaddi team plays Iran, while the men’s hockey team takes on Bangladesh. Women’s hockey also competes against Thailand, with a potential gold medal match ahead if they win.

Boxer Ankush battles Bahrain’s Hamsa Vogel in the men’s 80kg category, and Roshibina Devi fights in the women’s sanda 60kg semifinal. Fencing continues for top performers, while rowing and canoe sprint focus on advancing to later rounds. Swimming finals depend on qualifying athletes.

India has multiple opportunities to earn medals across various events, making September 23 a crucial day in their quest for success at the Asian Games.