It was a golden Wednesday for India at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, highlighted by a dominant performance from the archery contingent. The men’s compound team clinched a nail-biting 238-237 victory over China, led by Sahil Jadhav’s flawless shooting. The momentum continued as the mixed team duo of Sahil Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi triumphed over South Korea in a dramatic shoot-off, followed by the women’s compound team securing gold against China with a score of 238-234. Adding to the excitement, star boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured her spot in the 75kg final after edging out Kazakhstan's Natalya Bogdanova in a gritty 3-2 split decision.

Beyond these marquee victories, Indian athletes remained active across various disciplines. The women’s squash team advanced to the next round after a clean 2-0 sweep against Singapore, while wrestler Sunil Kumar earned a chance to fight for bronze after a hard-fought run in the Greco-Roman 87kg category. While some athletes, including tennis player Dhakshineshwar Suresh and judoka Asmita Dey, faced tough exits, others like paddler Pradhyumna Singh Rathod and cyclist Keerthy Rangaswamy Chikka kept their medal hopes alive by advancing to their respective finals and semifinals. Meanwhile, in sepaktakraw, the men’s quadrant team notched a solid 2-0 win against Laos, rounding out a packed day of intense competition for the Indian contingent.