Asian Games 2026 Day 5 delivered another busy day of competition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with major medal moments in wushu, athletics, shooting and rowing, while India also produced important results in hockey, kabaddi, squash and other team sports.
India's medal campaign added five medals on September 24, including two silver and three bronze medals. The biggest individual highlights came from Roshibina Devi and Seema Kumari, while India's mixed 4x400m relay team also reached the podium.
Roshibina won silver in the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda final after losing to China's Zhang Xiaoyu, while Seema Kumari ended India's long wait for a women's 10,000m Asian Games medal with bronze.
Asian Games 2026 Day 5 — Quick Facts
- Date: September 24, 2026
- Location: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- India's Day 5 medals: 2 silver and 3 bronze
- India's overall tally: 17 medals — 1 gold, 7 silver, 9 bronze
- Wushu: Roshibina Devi wins women's 60kg silver
- Athletics: Seema Kumari wins women's 10,000m bronze
- Mixed relay: India wins silver in the 4x400m mixed relay
- Shooting: Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal win mixed skeet bronze
- Rowing: Satnam Singh and Salman Khan win men's double sculls bronze
- Men's hockey: India defeats South Korea 8–2
- Men's kabaddi: India advances to the semifinal
Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Biggest Stories
Day 5 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games produced another collection of memorable performances, particularly for India, as athletes added medals across wushu, athletics, shooting and rowing.
Here are the biggest confirmed stories and results from September 24, 2026.
1. Roshibina Devi Wins Silver in Wushu
India's Roshibina Devi won the silver medal in the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda competition.
Roshibina faced China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the final and lost 0–2, with Zhang taking both rounds 5–0.
The silver continues Roshibina's remarkable Asian Games record. She has now won medals at three consecutive editions of the Asian Games.
Her result gave India another major medal in the combat sports programme and added one of the biggest highlights to Day 5.
2. India Wins Silver in Mixed 4x400m Relay
India's mixed 4x400m relay team won the silver medal after a dramatic finish.
The Indian quartet of TS Manu, MR Poovamma, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3:14.46 in the final.
Bahrain won gold in a Games-record 3:12.87, while Vietnam finished third in 3:14.54.
Vithya Ramraj produced a strong final leg to move India into the silver medal position in the closing stages of the race.
3. Seema Kumari Ends India's 16-Year Wait in Women's 10,000m
Seema Kumari won the bronze medal in the women's 10,000m final, giving India its first athletics medal of the 2026 Asian Games.
Seema clocked 32:50.05 to secure third place.
The bronze also ended India's 16-year wait for a women's 10,000m medal at the Asian Games.
Her performance marked an important opening to India's athletics medal campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
4. India Wins Bronze in Mixed Team Skeet
India added another shooting medal when Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal won bronze in the mixed team skeet event.
The result added another podium finish to India's strong shooting campaign at the 2026 Asian Games.
Naruka had already been involved in India's men's skeet medal-winning performance earlier in the Games, making another appearance on the podium during Day 5.
5. Satnam Singh and Salman Khan Win Rowing Bronze
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won the bronze medal in the men's double sculls final.
The Indian pair recorded a time of 6:13.25.
China won gold in 6:09.77, while Uzbekistan took silver in 6:10.49.
The result gave India another rowing medal and added to the country's expanding medal tally on Day 5.
6. India Men's Hockey Team Beats South Korea 8–2
India's men's hockey team produced an important team-sport result on Day 5, defeating South Korea 8–2.
The result strengthened India's position in the competition as the men's hockey tournament moved toward its decisive stages.
India continued to combine attacking production with strong results in the group-stage campaign.
7. India Men's and Women's Kabaddi Teams Reach the Semifinals
India's kabaddi teams continued their unbeaten campaigns on Day 5.
The men's team defeated Chinese Taipei 37–21 to secure a place in the semifinal.
India's women's team also progressed after another strong group-stage performance, keeping both Indian teams in contention for medals.
8. India Advances in Squash and Table Tennis
India's squash campaign also produced several positive results on Day 5, with players including Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna advancing through their respective matches.
Indian table tennis players also continued their campaigns as the knockout stages approached.
The results added to a busy day across multiple indoor sports in Aichi-Nagoya.
9. China Continues to Lead the Medal Table
China remained at the top of the Asian Games medal standings as competition continued on September 24.
Medal totals changed throughout the day as events were completed, with China maintaining a substantial lead over the other delegations.
Japan and the Republic of Korea also remained among the leading medal nations, while several Asian teams continued to add gold, silver and bronze medals.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Table After Day 5
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 50 | 20 | 10 | 80 |
| 2 | Japan | 15 | 25 | 28 | 68 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | 8 | 8 | 25 | 41 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | Thailand | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 6 | Hong Kong, China | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| 7 | Iran | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 9 | North Korea | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 | India | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
Medal standings are based on results reported during September 24, 2026. Totals may change as additional official results are confirmed.
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| Sport | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wushu | Women's 60kg Sanda Final | China 2–0 India — Roshibina Devi Silver |
| Athletics | Women's 10,000m Final | Seema Kumari — Bronze, 32:50.05 |
| Athletics | Mixed 4x400m Relay | India — Silver, 3:14.46 |
| Shooting | Mixed Team Skeet | India — Bronze |
| Rowing | Men's Double Sculls | Satnam Singh / Salman Khan — Bronze, 6:13.25 |
| Hockey | Men's Pool Match | India 8–2 South Korea |
| Kabaddi | Men's Group A | India 37–21 Chinese Taipei |
| Kabaddi | Women's Group | India advances to semifinal |
Asian Games 2026 Day 5 — Athlete Spotlight
| Athlete | Country | Sport | Day 5 Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roshibina Devi | India | Wushu | Women's 60kg silver |
| Seema Kumari | India | Athletics | Women's 10,000m bronze in 32:50.05 |
| Vithya Ramraj | India | Athletics | Strong final leg in India's mixed relay silver |
| Anantjeet Singh Naruka & Parinaaz Dhaliwal | India | Shooting | Mixed team skeet bronze |
| Satnam Singh & Salman Khan | India | Rowing | Men's double sculls bronze |
Asian Games 2026 Day 5 — Memorable Moments
- Roshibina Devi wins silver: India's Wushu star reaches the podium again in the women's 60kg Sanda final.
- Vithya Ramraj's final-leg surge: India's mixed 4x400m relay team moved into the silver-medal position late in the race.
- Seema Kumari makes history: Her 10,000m bronze ended India's 16-year wait for a women's medal in the event.
- Mixed skeet bronze: Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal reached the podium.
- Rowing medal: Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men's double sculls.
- Hockey victory: India's men's team defeated South Korea 8–2.
- Kabaddi continues: India's men's team defeated Chinese Taipei 37–21 and advanced to the semifinal.
India at Asian Games 2026 — Day 5 Summary
India added five medals during Day 5, including two silver and three bronze medals.
Roshibina Devi won silver in women's 60kg Wushu Sanda, while India's mixed 4x400m relay team also won silver.
Seema Kumari won bronze in the women's 10,000m, Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal won bronze in mixed team skeet, and Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in men's double sculls.
India also recorded important wins in men's hockey and kabaddi, while several athletes advanced through squash, table tennis and other events.
India's medal tally after Day 5 stood at 17 medals: 1 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze.
China at Asian Games 2026 — Day 5 Summary
China continued to lead the overall medal standings on September 24.
The Chinese delegation remained the leading medal-winning nation as competition continued across swimming, shooting, athletics and other disciplines.
China also supplied the opposition for Roshibina Devi's Wushu final, with Zhang Xiaoyu winning gold in the women's 60kg Sanda event.
Japan at Asian Games 2026 — Day 5 Summary
Host nation Japan remained among the leading delegations on Day 5, with athletes continuing to collect medals across swimming and other sports.
Japan's strong performances in the pool helped the host nation maintain a prominent position in the medal standings.
Asian Games 2026 Day 5 — FAQ
Day 5 featured major results in wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing, hockey and kabaddi. India won five medals, including two silver and three bronze medals.
Roshibina Devi won the silver medal in the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda final after losing to China's Zhang Xiaoyu.
India won five medals on Day 5: two silver and three bronze.
India has 17 medals after Day 5: one gold, seven silver and nine bronze.
India's mixed 4x400m relay quartet of TS Manu, MR Poovamma, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj won silver in 3:14.46.
Seema Kumari won bronze in the women's 10,000m final with a time of 32:50.05.
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in the men's double sculls with a time of 6:13.25.
Yes. India defeated South Korea 8–2 in the men's hockey competition.
Asian Games 2026 Day 5: The Story So Far
Day 5 added another important chapter to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with India collecting five medals across wushu, athletics, shooting and rowing.
Roshibina Devi's silver, Seema Kumari's historic 10,000m bronze and India's mixed 4x400m relay silver were among the biggest moments of the day, while the hockey and kabaddi teams also produced important results.
With China continuing to lead the medal standings and more major finals approaching, the Asian Games 2026 remain packed with daily medal races, team competitions and standout performances.
Follow our Asian Games 2026 coverage for live results, schedules, medal standings and the biggest stories from Aichi-Nagoya.
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