Asian Games: India win 1st gold, assure medals in badminton, wushu on action-packed day
India won its first gold of the 2026 Asian Games as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defended the women's cricket title with a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka. The men's badminton team and wushu star Roshibina Devi assured medals, while hockey, boxing and gymnastics produced strong results amid mixed fortunes in shooting and table tennis.
