Asian Games 2026 Day 8: Lakshya Sen Falls Short As Sawan Barwal, Shooters Win Silver

India returns for another packed day at the Asian Games 2026, with the medal race intensifying and several key events taking centre stage on Day 8.

Athletics will again be a major focus, with the marathon and a packed track-and-field schedule featuring prominently in India’s campaign. The country’s archers will also begin their campaigns across the recurve and compound events.

Badminton, boxing and hockey will add to the action as Indian athletes look to advance further in their respective competitions. With qualification rounds potentially leading quickly to medal opportunities and several disciplines entering decisive stages, Day 8 promises another busy day for the Indian contingent in Aichi-Nagoya.

With medals increasingly at stake, Indian athletes will aim to convert strong performances into podium finishes across multiple disciplines.