NAGOYA, Japan | September 29, 2026 — Asian Games 2026 India Today puts the spotlight on a busy medal program, with Gulveer Singh and Avinash Sable featuring in the men’s 5000m final. Before the runners take the track, Indian boxers will fight for places in their finals, while trap shooters face qualification-dependent medal opportunities. For fans following from India, the key viewing windows stretch from late morning into the evening.
INVC NEWS | BEYOND THE HEADLINE
What happened. Why it matters. What comes next.
THE 60-SECOND BRIEF
- Athletics provides several direct medal contests.
- Three Indian boxers feature in the published semifinal schedule.
- Individual trap finals require qualification.
- Weather-related changes make outdoor schedules provisional.
India’s Key Events Today
All times below are in Indian Standard Time. This is a selected viewing guide, not the complete competition schedule.
| Time — IST | Event | Indian interest / status |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM | Women’s 65kg boxing semifinal | Parveen vs Li Shu |
| 10:30 AM | Women’s individual trap final | Indian participation subject to qualification |
| 11:00 AM | Men’s 80kg boxing semifinal | Ankush vs Fazliddin Erkinboev |
| 11:30 AM | Men’s heavyweight boxing semifinal | Narender vs Aibek Oralbay |
| 12:00 PM | Men’s individual trap final | Indian participation subject to qualification |
| 2:50 PM | Men’s pole vault final | Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar |
| 3:35 PM | Women’s high jump final | Pooja and Supriya Basavaraju |
| 4:05 PM | Women’s hammer throw final | Anushka Yadav and Tanya Chaudhary |
| 4:35 PM | Men’s 800m final | Mohammed Afsal |
| 4:45 PM | Men’s 5000m final | Gulveer Singh and Avinash Sable |
Why the Boxing Bouts Matter
The semifinal contests determine who advances to fight for gold. Consequently, readers should distinguish today’s boxing bouts from championship finals.
Meanwhile, shooting presents a different challenge: an athlete’s presence in qualification does not guarantee a place in the individual medal round. The final start list will establish Indian participation.
Weather Adds Uncertainty
Organizers have revised the surfing program after reviewing conditions. Therefore, fans should check the latest competition update before relying on an earlier timetable.
Morning events may already have taken place by the time readers open this preview. This article lists scheduled contests and does not report unverified results.
INVC NEWS Bottom Line
Start with boxing and the qualification-dependent trap finals, then turn to athletics. The men’s 5000m offers a clear appointment for Indian fans, with Gulveer and Sable scheduled for 4:45 PM IST.
