Defending champions India Women take on Bangladesh in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal on Sunday, September 20, at 10:30 am IST at Korogi Sports Park, with the winner going into the gold medal match.
Shooter Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat led India’s 503-athlete contingent at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya after shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced as a flag bearer.
India Women bowled out Japan for 57 and chased the target in 5 overs, with Shafali Verma smashing 40 off 15 balls, to seal an 8-wicket win and reach the Asian Games 2026 semifinals.