Indian Athletes Target Medals Across Multiple Disciplines on Day 12 of Asian Games

Day 12 Events

India aims for more medals on Day 12 of the 2026 Asian Games across shooting, archery, squash, and wrestling. Shooter Neeru Dhanda competes in the mixed team qualification and team event after winning a historic individual gold medal. The Indian women's team faces South Korea in the compound archery semifinals, followed by medal matches. Anish Bhanwala takes part in the men's 25-meter rapid individual qualification Stage 1. Cyclists Ronaldo Singh and David Beckham compete in the men's sprint qualification, while Sarita Kumari and Keerthy Rangaswamy Chikka enter the women's keirin heats. Boxers, including Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, look to secure more medals, and the Indian women's hockey team plays South Korea in the semifinal.

Wrestlers from Afar

Aspiring wrestlers from different parts of the country travel more than one thousand kilometers from home to train in Haryana. Francis Sangma from Meghalaya trains under coach Kuldeep Singh at a sports academy in Sonepat, while Komal from Maharashtra trains under coach Mandeep at a stadium in Rohtak. Other athletes, such as Vaishnavi Patil who represented India at the World Championships last year, also relocate to the state to benefit from its strong legacy and training quality in wrestling.

Context

Major international sports competitions like the Asian Games bring together athletes from across the continent to compete in dozens of disciplines over multiple weeks. Regional training hubs often attract young talent from all over a country due to specialized coaching setups and proven track records in specific sports.