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Asian Games Live Day 12: Nitesh Siwach scripts silver success in Greco-Roman 97kg wrestling, ending India's 64- year wait in the category
01 Oct 2026 | 05:41:47 PM IST
Nitesh Siwach came within one bout of ending India’s 64-year wait for a Greco-Roman wrestling medal after winning silver.
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Asian Games 2026 Day 12 Live: India’s Nitesh Siwach won silver in the men’s 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling event after losing to Japan’s Yuri Nakazato in the gold medal bout at the Asian Games 2026.
India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal to secure a place in the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games.
India are through to the Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan after dismantling Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the second semifinal. The defending champions, who won gold at the 2022 Asian Games, produced a dominant all-round performance after setting Sri Lanka a target of 170. Pakistan had earlier secured their place in the final after beating Bangladesh in the other semifinal.
India’s bowlers tore through Sri Lanka’s batting order after setting a target of 170, reducing them to 33/7 and leaving the island side facing a steep battle to stay alive in the semi-final. Sri Lanka had lost five wickets before reaching 20, with India continuing to pile on the pressure as the chase unravelled.
Asian Games 2026 Live: Nitesh Siwach secured a silver medal in the men’s 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026 after losing to Japan’s Yuri Nakazato in the gold medal bout. Nakazato controlled the contest to win gold, while Nitesh’s silver took India’s medal tally to four on Day 12.
India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal to secure a place in the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games.
India’s route to the Asian Games cricket gold-medal match ended in emphatic fashion as they crushed Sri Lanka by 124 runs in Nisshin. After Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 helped India reach 169/7, Sri Lanka’s chase unravelled almost immediately, with India’s bowlers reducing them to 33/7 and keeping the pressure on throughout. The victory sets up an India-Pakistan final, with the two sides now one match away from Asian Games gold.
Sri Lanka’s chase turned into a collapse against India in the Asian Games semi-final, with seven wickets down for just 33 runs. India, the defending Asian Games champions, had earlier recovered from a shaky start to post 169/7 in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 80. Sri Lanka now need 137 runs from their remaining wickets to reach the 170-run target and keep their gold-medal hopes alive.
Sri Lanka’s chase of 170 against India turned into a nightmare start at the Asian Games semi-final as five wickets fell before the score reached 20. India had earlier relied on Kishan’s unbeaten 80, including four fours and five sixes, and a quick 38 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to reach 169/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka now face a steep fight to stay alive in the race for the gold-medal match.
Show moreIndia defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal to secure a place in the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games.
India’s route to the Asian Games cricket gold-medal match ended in emphatic fashion as they crushed Sri Lanka by 124 runs in Nisshin. After Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 80 helped India reach 169/7, Sri Lanka’s chase unravelled almost immediately, with India’s bowlers reducing them to 33/7 and keeping the pressure on throughout. The victory sets up an India-Pakistan final, with the two sides now one match away from Asian Games gold.
Sri Lanka’s chase turned into a collapse against India in the Asian Games semi-final, with seven wickets down for just 33 runs. India, the defending Asian Games champions, had earlier recovered from a shaky start to post 169/7 in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 80. Sri Lanka now need 137 runs from their remaining wickets to reach the 170-run target and keep their gold-medal hopes alive.
Sri Lanka’s chase of 170 against India turned into a nightmare start at the Asian Games semi-final as five wickets fell before the score reached 20. India had earlier relied on Kishan’s unbeaten 80, including four fours and five sixes, and a quick 38 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to reach 169/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka now face a steep fight to stay alive in the race for the gold-medal match.
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Asian Games Live Day 12: Silver shines bright as Nitesh Siwach makes history
Nitesh Siwach became only the second Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to reach an Asian Games final, 64 years after Maruti Mane, as he settled for silver in the men’s 97kg category.
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The semifinal is scheduled for 1:00 PM IST.
The semifinal is scheduled for 1:00 PM IST.
Asian Games Day 12 Live: Delhi minister Ashish Sood meets Mirabai Chanu
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Sood shared a video of his meeting with the Olympic medallist on X and praised Chanu's achievement at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where she lifted a combined 198kg to claim her maiden medal at the continental showpiece.
"Met @mirabai_chanu and congratulated her on winning the silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games, with an incredible combined lift of 198 kg. Her journey, marked by dedication, discipline and perseverance, continues to inspire millions and bring pride to the nation. Wishing her many more milestones and moments of glory ahead!" he wrote on X.
Sood shared a video of his meeting with the Olympic medallist on X and praised Chanu's achievement at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where she lifted a combined 198kg to claim her maiden medal at the continental showpiece.
"Met @mirabai_chanu and congratulated her on winning the silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games, with an incredible combined lift of 198 kg. Her journey, marked by dedication, discipline and perseverance, continues to inspire millions and bring pride to the nation. Wishing her many more milestones and moments of glory ahead!" he wrote on X.
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The semifinal is scheduled for 10:00 AM IST, with the winner progressing to the gold-medal match.
The semifinal is scheduled for 10:00 AM IST, with the winner progressing to the gold-medal match.
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Chikitha, who had won two gold medals on Wednesday as part of India’s successful compound team campaign, went down 143-144 in a closely fought contest.
Chikitha, who had won two gold medals on Wednesday as part of India’s successful compound team campaign, went down 143-144 in a closely fought contest.
Asian Games Day 12 full schedule
- 5:30 AM: Chikitha Taniparthi faces Indonesia’s Nurisa Dian Ashrifah in the women’s compound archery quarter-final.
- 6:10 AM: Anish Bhanwala competes in the second stage of men’s 25m rapid fire pistol qualification.
- 6:30 AM: India faces Pakistan in the men’s volleyball quarter-final.
- 6:30 AM: Sumit Nagal takes on China’s Wu Yibing in the men’s singles tennis quarter-final.
- 7:00 AM: India’s women’s squash team faces Hong Kong China in the semi-final.
- 8:50 AM: India’s women’s rugby sevens team opens its campaign against Hong Kong China.
- 9:47 AM: Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru faces Chinese Taipei’s Chen Chieh-lun in the men’s compound archery quarter-final.
- 10:00 AM: Shreyas Iyer-led India takes on Sri Lanka in the men’s cricket semi-final.
- 12:00 PM: Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol final, if Anish Bhanwala qualifies.
- 12:18 PM: Harshita Jakhar and Swasti Singh compete in the women’s madison final.
- 1:00 PM: Harmanpreet Singh-led India faces Pakistan in the men’s hockey semi-final.
- 1:00 PM: India’s men’s squash team takes on Malaysia in the semi-final.
- 1:30 PM: Harshveer Singh Sekhon competes in the men’s omnium points race, the medal event.
- 1:30 PM: Potential judo medal bouts featuring Yamini Mourya and Inunganbi Takhellambam.
- 2:30 PM onwards: Wrestling medal bouts, with Sumit Dalal, Aman, Nitesh Kumar and Mansi Ahlawat in contention if they progress.
- 3:30 PM: India’s women’s rugby sevens team faces the People’s Republic of China.
- Throughout the day: Indian athletes will also compete in canoe slalom, sports climbing, taekwondo and sailing.
