India eyes kabaddi gold as Barwal claims marathon silver at Asian Games

India's medal prospects brightened on September 26 at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya as both the men's and women's kabaddi teams advanced to gold medal matches against Iran. The contests represent significant opportunities for India to extend its tally in a sport where the nation has historically been competitive at continental level.

In athletics, Indian marathoner Barwal crossed the line with a silver medal, delivering a strong performance in the gruelling long-distance event. The achievement marked a notable contribution to India's medal count on the seventh day of competition.

Badminton witnessed the return of PV Sindhu to court action, with the accomplished shuttler resuming her campaign in Aichi-Nagoya. Sindhu's participation offered another avenue for India to pursue medals in the Games.

With multiple events unfolding simultaneously across athletics, racquet sports and contact disciplines, September 26 presented India with several pathways to expand its overall medal haul. The day highlighted the breadth of India's participation and competitive strength across diverse sporting categories at the continental championships.