India Eyes Gold Rush: Hockey Final vs China and Boxing Showdowns on Day 13
India eyes massive medal haul on Day 13 of Asian Games 2026 with boxing finals, a women's hockey showdown against China, and archery action.
India is set for a massive medal hunt on Day 13 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. With high-stakes battles in the ring, on the turf, and on the archery range, the Indian contingent is looking to significantly boost its tally on Friday.
Women's Hockey: High-Stakes Clash Against China
The spotlight falls heavily on the Indian women's hockey team, who are scheduled to face powerhouse China in the gold-medal match at 3:30 pm IST. This is not just a fight for continental supremacy; the match carries immense weight as qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is also on the line. The Indian side will be desperate to finish on top and secure the prestigious Asian Games title.
Boxing: Three Gold Medal Bouts Ahead
The boxing ring will be a battlefield for three Indian athletes aiming for the top of the podium. The schedule for the gold-medal matches is as follows:
- Lovlina Borgohain: Will battle China's Bao Ziyi in the women's 75kg final at 10:00 am IST.
- Parveen: Faces Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei in the women's 65kg final at 2:15 pm IST.
- Ankush: Takes on South Korea's Kim Minseong in the men's 80kg final at 2:45 pm IST.
Archery and Wrestling: Multiple Medal Opportunities
The archery campaign kicks off early with the recurve women's team facing China in the semifinal at 5:55 am IST. Other key archery fixtures include:
- Mixed Team: India vs Japan in the semifinal at 8:20 am IST.
- Men's Team: India vs Iran in the semifinal at 10:55 am IST.
In wrestling, several athletes are vying for podium finishes: Dipanshi (women's 50kg), Rajat Ruhal (men's freestyle 125kg), Priya (women's 76kg), and Sujeet (men's freestyle 65kg).
Diverse Sporting Action
Beyond the primary focus areas, India's sporting interests are spread across various disciplines:
Cycling and Canoe Slalom
In track cycling, Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Vishavjeet Singh will compete in the men's madison final, while Harshita Jakhar enters the women's omnium quarterfinal. Meanwhile, Shikha Chauhan and Hitesh Kewat will represent India in the kayak cross events of canoe slalom.
Golf and Team Sports
The golf contingent, featuring Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar, Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar, and Yuvraj Sandhu, will be in action from 6:00 am IST. In other team sports, the men's volleyball team faces South Korea in a classification match, and the women's rugby sevens team takes on Malaysia.
With a combination of boxing finals, a crucial hockey showdown, and numerous semifinals in archery and wrestling, Day 13 promises to be a defining moment for India's campaign in the Asian Games 2026.