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Asian Games 2026 opens with India chasing medals in shooting, teqball
India's athletes will have early opportunities to claim medals on the opening day of the 2026 Asian Games, with shooting events commencing at 6:15 am and hockey matches scheduled to begin at 7:30 am. The women's singles and mixed doubles bronze-medal matches in teqball will also feature Indian competitors in medal-round action.
LSN India ·
The 2026 Asian Games got underway with a packed opening day of competition across multiple sports. India's medal prospects came into focus early, with shooting events scheduled to begin at 6:15 am, followed by hockey matches at 7:30 am, providing the nation's athletes with immediate opportunities to add to the overall medal tally.
Among India's early medal chances, teqball emerged as a significant focus, with Indian competitors set to compete in women's singles and mixed doubles bronze-medal matches. The sport, a hybrid of table tennis and football played on a specially designed curved table, has featured prominently in the Games roster.
With competition spread across the opening day, Indian athletes were primed to make an impact across shooting, hockey, and teqball disciplines. The staggered start times ensured that Indian delegations could field competitors across these events simultaneously, maximizing medal opportunities as the Games commenced.