India bags silver medal through Savan Barwal on Asian Games day seven

Indian contingent maintained its medal-winning momentum on day seven of the Nagoya Asian Games 2026, with Savan Barwal adding a silver medal to the country's tally on September 26. The performance underscored India's competitive depth across multiple sporting disciplines at the continental showpiece. Indian athletes were competing across a diverse range of events including track and field, shooting sports, traditional kabaddi, hockey, fencing, boxing, squash, archery, sailing, surfing and badminton throughout the day. The multisport participation reflected India's broad-based approach to the Asian Games, with medal hopes spread across both mainstream and niche sporting categories. With the Games progressing into its second week, Indian officials expressed satisfaction with the team's overall performance, noting that medal prospects remained strong in several events scheduled for the remaining competition days. The performances on day seven demonstrated India's continued ability to compete at elite levels across varied sporting disciplines on the Asian Games stage.