India Schedule Oct 2, Asian Games 2026: Medal Events, Timings

Aichi-Nagoya: Friday, October 2, could be one of India's busiest days at the Asian Games. Three boxers are in gold-medal bouts, the women's hockey team plays for the title, and archers, cyclists and wrestlers are also in medal contention. Every event below is scheduled, not completed.

India's Day 14 Medal Hopes

With the Games running from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, October 2 is among the last big days for Indian medals.

The day starts in the early morning with archery semi-finals. It ends with finals in boxing, wrestling and hockey. Indian athletes appear in around a dozen sports.

India's medal tally stood at 62 on Day 12, according to Business Standard's live blog. Day 14 could add to it, and the gold-medal bouts are the main reason to watch.

A note on caution: many Day 14 medal events depend on earlier rounds, so they are marked "subject to qualification." Only some finals are locked in.

Lovlina Borgohain's Big Day

Lovlina Borgohain is in the women's 75kg final against Bao Ziyi of China. The bout is listed for after 9:30 am IST, as the third bout of the morning boxing session. The venue is TBC.

Lovlina has been here before. She won silver in this weight class at the 2023 Hangzhou Games after losing the final to China's Li Qian. She also reached the podium at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where Khel Now reports she took silver.

Bao Ziyi is a serious opponent. Khel Now describes her as the second-ranked boxer in the category and the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships gold medallist. A win would give Lovlina the Asian Games title that eluded her last time.

Indian Women's Hockey Team

The women's hockey gold-medal match against China starts at 3:30 pm IST. The venue is TBC. The team's pool matches were played at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.

India topped Pool B with five straight wins. They beat Uzbekistan 19-0, Japan 3-1 and Singapore 7-0 along the way. The path to the final went through a semi-final against South Korea on September 30.

     China is a familiar and difficult opponent. In the Hangzhou 2022 semi-final, China beat India 4-0 on their way to gold, and India settled for bronze.

         At stake is a rare prize. Women's hockey has been at the Asian Games since 1982, and India's only gold in the event came that same year. The team arrived in Japan after finishing fifth at the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup.

Other Indian Athletes to Watch on October 2

Boxing: two more gold bouts

Parveen faces Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei in the women's 65kg final. Ankush meets South Korea's Kim Minseong in the men's 80kg final. Both are listed for after 2:00 pm, with Parveen's bout second and Ankush's fourth in the session.

Archery: three team semi-finals

⦁ Women's recurve team vs China, 5:55 am.

⦁ Mixed recurve team vs Japan, 8:20 am.

⦁ Men's recurve team vs Iran, 10:55 am.

Winners play for gold. Losers play for bronze. Either way, each team gets a medal match.

Cycling: three medal events

       Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Vishavjeet Singh ride the men's Madison final at 12:16 pm. The men's keirin final is at 1:32 pm, subject to qualification, with Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and David Beckham Elkatohchoongo in the field. Harshita Jakhar's omnium finishes with the points race at 1:51 pm.

Wrestling: medals decided late in the day

       Dipanshi (women's 50kg), Priya (women's 76kg), Sujeet (men's freestyle 65kg) and Rajat Ruhal (men's freestyle 125kg) all start in the Round of 16. Their medal bouts run from about 2:30 pm to 4:32 pm, if they advance.

Canoe slalom, golf and others

    Shikha Chouhan, Hitesh Kewat and Pradhyumna Singh Rathod are in kayak cross, with finals around 11:40 am. Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Sharath Urs play round three of the women's golf. Kashish Malik is in virtual taekwondo.

India's Gold Medal Opportunities

     India has gold-medal matches already confirmed in boxing (Lovlina, Parveen and Ankush) and women's hockey. That is four events where the final is set.

    Archery teams are one win away from a gold-medal match. Cycling, wrestling and canoe slalom depend on qualification.

    None of this guarantees a medal. Each of these is a contest against strong opponents, and the schedule only tells us who plays whom and when.

India's Complete Day 14 Schedule

The detailed table is in section 8 below.

Where to Follow Asian Games 2026 Day 14

According to Business Standard, live streaming in India is on SonyLIV (app and website), and live TV coverage is on the Sony Sports Network. Check your local listings for channel details.

What Day 14 Could Mean for India's Medal Tally

   Before Day 14 begins, India's tally was 62 medals by Business Standard's live-blog count. Four confirmed gold-medal matches already guarantee at least four more medals, since the final stage means at least silver.

      Add three archery team events, three cycling finals, four wrestlers and canoe slalom finalists, and the day could be a big one. Final numbers depend on results, so check the official medal table as the day goes on.

Day 14 is set up as a day of finals. Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen and Ankush are all in the ring for gold. The women's hockey team plays China at 3:30 pm, and archers, cyclists and wrestlers add more chances.

The schedule is clear. The results are not, and that is why it is worth watching.

8. Day 14 Schedule Table (October 2, IST)

Venues are TBC unless noted, because the sources found don't list them. Rows marked "if qualified" depend on earlier results.

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12. FAQs

1. What time is India's women's hockey final on October 2?

It is scheduled for 3:30 pm IST against China. The venue is TBC.

2. Who is Lovlina Borgohain playing in the final?

She faces China's Bao Ziyi in the women's 75kg final, listed for after 9:30 am IST.

3. Which other Indian boxers are in finals on Day 14?

Parveen meets Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei at 65kg. Ankush meets Kim Minseong of South Korea at 80kg.

4. Where can I watch Asian Games 2026 in India?

Per Business Standard, streaming is on SonyLIV and TV coverage is on the Sony Sports Network.

5. Which Day 14 medal events depend on qualification?

Archery gold-versus-bronze, wrestling medal bouts, the keirin final and the canoe slalom finals all depend on earlier results.

Sources used: Business Standard (October 2 schedule, updated October 1; hockey schedule article), Outlook India (Day 14 preview), Khel Now (Lovlina's draw), Deccan Chronicle, Morung Express/IANS and UNI (hockey pool results).

Before publishing: re-check the schedule on the morning of October 2, because times can shift. Fill in venues once the organisers' schedule confirms them, and update the medal tally.