Asian Games 2026 Day 4 brought another packed day of competition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with historic medals, major team results and memorable performances across weightlifting, shooting, badminton, soft tennis, wushu, kabaddi, hockey and other sports.
The biggest Indian headline came from Mirabai Chanu, who won silver in the women's 49kg weightlifting event and secured her first-ever Asian Games medal. Her result also ended India's 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal.
India added further medals in skeet shooting, soft tennis and badminton, while Roshibina Devi advanced to the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda final, guaranteeing India another medal.
Asian Games 2026 Day 4 — Quick Facts
- Date: September 23, 2026
- Location: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- Biggest Indian headline: Mirabai Chanu wins women's 49kg silver
- Historic achievement: India's first Asian Games soft tennis medal
- India's medal tally: 12 medals — 1 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze
- Medal table leader: China
- China's tally: 48 gold, 20 silver, 10 bronze — 78 total
- Japan's tally: 15 gold, 25 silver, 27 bronze — 67 total
- Major Indian result: Men's badminton team wins bronze
- Wushu: Roshibina Devi reaches the women's 60kg final
Asian Games 2026 Day 4: Biggest Stories
Day 4 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games produced several historic moments, particularly for India, while China continued to dominate the overall medal standings.
Here are the biggest confirmed stories and results from September 23, 2026.
1. Mirabai Chanu Wins Historic Asian Games Silver
Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting event, securing her first Asian Games medal.
Chanu recorded a total of 198kg, including an 87kg snatch and a 111kg clean and jerk.
North Korea's Ri Song Gum won gold with a total of 215kg, while Indonesia's Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana took bronze with 191kg.
Chanu's silver also ended India's 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal. The previous Indian weightlifting medal came from Karnam Malleswari in 1998.
2. Jay Meena Makes History in Soft Tennis
Jay Meena secured India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis after reaching the men's singles semifinals.
Meena lost his semifinal against Japan's Takuya Kurosaka, but reaching the last four guaranteed him a bronze medal.
His historic podium finish added another memorable chapter to India's Day 4 campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
3. India Wins Two Skeet Shooting Bronze Medals
India added two more bronze medals in shooting, with both the women's and men's skeet teams reaching the podium.
The women's team featured Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan and Parinaaz Dhaliwal.
The men's bronze medal was won by Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Bhavtegh Singh Gill.
The results continued shooting's importance to India's medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Games.
4. India Men's Badminton Team Wins Bronze
India's men's badminton team finished with a bronze medal after losing 3–1 to China in the semifinal.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced India's only win of the tie, defeating China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21–11, 22–20.
Lakshya Sen lost the opening singles match to Shi Yuqi, while Ayush Shetty was beaten by Li Shifeng. India's second doubles pair was then defeated, sending China into the final.
India had already secured a medal by defeating hosts Japan 3–0 in the quarterfinals.
5. Roshibina Devi Reaches Wushu Final
India's Roshibina Devi advanced to the final of the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda competition.
Her semifinal victory over Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas guaranteed Roshibina at least a silver medal.
The result gives India another medal opportunity as the competition moves into its next stage.
6. India Women's Hockey Team Scores 20 Goals
India's women's hockey team produced one of the biggest scorelines of Day 4, defeating Thailand 20–1.
The result highlighted India's attacking performance and added another major team-sport result to the day's action.
7. China Continues to Lead the Asian Games Medal Table
China remained comfortably at the top of the medal standings after the fourth official competition day.
China had 48 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals for a total of 78 medals.
Japan was second with 67 medals, while the Republic of Korea was third with 41 medals.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Table After Day 4
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 48 | 20 | 10 | 78 |
| 2 | Japan | 15 | 25 | 27 | 67 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | 8 | 8 | 25 | 41 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | Thailand | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | Hong Kong, China | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
| 7 | Iran | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 9 | North Korea | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | Qatar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 | India | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 |
Medal standings reflect the latest published results after Day 4 and may change as official results are confirmed.
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| Sport | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Weightlifting | Women's 49kg | Mirabai Chanu — Silver, 198kg |
| Soft Tennis | Men's Singles | Jay Meena — Bronze |
| Shooting | Women's Skeet Team | India — Bronze |
| Shooting | Men's Skeet Team | India — Bronze |
| Badminton | Men's Team Semifinal | China 3–1 India — India Bronze |
| Hockey | Women's | India 20–1 Thailand |
| Wushu | Women's 60kg Sanda Semifinal | Roshibina Devi reaches final |
| Kabaddi | Men's | India advances to semifinal |
Asian Games 2026 Day 4 — Athlete Spotlight
| Athlete | Country | Sport | Day 4 Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirabai Chanu | India | Weightlifting | 49kg silver and India's first weightlifting medal since 1998 |
| Jay Meena | India | Soft Tennis | India's first Asian Games soft tennis medal |
| Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty | India | Badminton | Defeated China's world champions 21–11, 22–20 |
| Roshibina Devi | India | Wushu | Reached women's 60kg final |
| Ri Song Gum | North Korea | Weightlifting | Women's 49kg gold with 215kg total |
Asian Games 2026 Day 4 — Memorable Moments
- Mirabai Chanu's long-awaited medal: The Indian weightlifter finally reached the Asian Games podium with silver.
- Jay Meena makes history: India won its first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis.
- Badminton battle with China: Satwik and Chirag defeated the reigning world champions before India eventually settled for bronze.
- Roshibina reaches the final: India's Wushu Sanda star guaranteed another medal.
- India's 20-goal hockey performance: The women's hockey team defeated Thailand 20–1.
- China remains on top: China reached 78 medals after the fourth official day.
India at Asian Games 2026 — Day 4 Summary
India added five medals during Day 4, including one silver and four bronze medals.
Mirabai Chanu won silver in women's 49kg weightlifting, while Jay Meena, the men's and women's skeet teams and the men's badminton team added bronze medals.
India also advanced in men's kabaddi and women's Wushu, while the women's hockey team recorded a 20–1 victory over Thailand.
India's medal tally after Day 4 stood at 12 medals: 1 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze.
China at Asian Games 2026 — Day 4 Summary
China continued to lead the overall medal standings after the fourth official competition day.
China had 48 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals, giving the People's Republic of China 78 medals overall.
Japan at Asian Games 2026 — Day 4 Summary
Host nation Japan remained second in the medal table with 15 gold, 25 silver and 27 bronze medals.
Japan's overall medal count stood at 67 medals after Day 4.
Asian Games 2026 Day 4 — FAQ
Day 4 featured major results in weightlifting, shooting, badminton, soft tennis, wushu, kabaddi and hockey. Mirabai Chanu won silver, while India collected additional bronze medals in skeet, soft tennis and men's badminton.
Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the women's 49kg weightlifting event with a total lift of 198kg.
India has 12 medals after Day 4: one gold, five silver and six bronze.
China leads the medal table after Day 4 with 48 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals, for a total of 78 medals.
Yes. India's men's badminton team won bronze after losing 3–1 to China in the semifinal.
Jay Meena won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis, taking bronze in the men's singles event.
Asian Games 2026 Day 4: The Story So Far
Day 4 added several historic moments to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, from Mirabai Chanu's long-awaited Asian Games medal to Jay Meena's breakthrough in soft tennis and India's continued success in shooting.
With China leading the medal table and several major team competitions entering decisive stages, the Asian Games 2026 continue to deliver new results and medal opportunities every day.
Follow our Asian Games 2026 coverage for live results, schedules, medal standings and the biggest stories from Aichi-Nagoya.
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