Asian Games 2026, Day 13 Highlights: Nitesh wins silver in greco-roman wrestling, India men’s squash team bag bronze

With nearly 6 minutes left in the first quarter, India leads 1-0 against Pakistan in the men's hockey semifinal.

Shivani Naik: Even a team adored by billions and accustomed to superstardom can soak in the atmosphere of a "Games", where athletes from other disciplines assemble. Speaking after India's humongous win over Sri Lanka in semis, Asiad finalist Axar Patel told Sony about the different feeling of walking the streets of Nagoya as an accredited athlete - something that isn't too common at Cricket World Cups.

"People look at you with different respect when you are wearing that athlete card (accreditation) on the streets (of a Games city). It's a very different feeling," Axar said. When OG Jaddu, Ajay Jadeja asked him if they were comfortable with dining options, Axar was most gracious. "There's no problem. We are eating packed food, but it's coming from 3-4 Indian restaurants and is very good. Japan is ofcourse not used to cricket. But it is commendable how they have put everything together - the ground, the stands, and arrangements," he said.

All three pitches showed cracks, he informed, adding they were looking forward to the final, after waiting for rains to go away and allow them to play.

Bumrah bowled two deliveries like a dream to take early wickets, as India thumped Sri Lanka.

The 5-over-a-side match against Japan got 3 million views on Japanese YouTube.

"As they start playing Japan will get better. But given the circumstances, they did the best they could," Axar said.

India thrashed Sri Lanka by 124 runs to reach the final, where they will face arch-rivals Pakistan.

Nitin Sharma: Bhanwala recovered after his first series of three following with two series of four each but that was not enough under the new rules. Hard luck for the reigning World Championships silver medallist Indian shooter.

Nitin Sharma: After the second series, Anish Bhanwala is placed tied third with a score of 7 as he shoots a score of four in the second series. Suteja Dewa Putu Yadi of Vietnam is leading with a score of 10. Lee Junhyeok of Korea is placed second with a score of nine while Anish is tied at third spot with three others shooters.

Pakistani Ghulam Mustafa Bashir of Pakistan is placed seventh with a score of 6 with Nikita Chiryukin of Kazakhstan placed last with a score of three.

The all-mighty slump continues to rattle Sri Lanka in the chase of 170. They are down to 31/6 in 4.5 overs.

India are off to a flying start against Sri Lanka in the cricket semifinal. After setting a target of 170, India struck four quick wickets to impose themselves in the contest. SL down to 18/4!

After nine gruelling races in the men's skiff event in Sailing, the Indian pair of Prince Noble Kurisinkal and Manu Francis clinched silver with a second-place finish behind China.

Pritish Raj: Medal alert | India has won a silver medal in the men's skiff event of Sailing. This is India's first medal in the sport for this edition.

In cricket, Pakistan chased down 112 in 11.3 overs to reach the final. They will face the winner of the India vs Sri Lanka semifinal in the summit clash.

Bhuvan Gupta: Joshana gave it her all, but it just wasn't enough. Down 4-10 in Game 3, she saves five match points to infuse more drama into the already dramatic tie. Ho, however holds firm and finds the winner that takes Hong Kong into the final.

India have to be content with their second consecutive bronze of the event.

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Pritish Raj: Nitesh Siwach reaches the final of men's 97 kg after defeating Gankhuyag Ganbaatar of Mongolia 9-0.

A pretty simple win for the Indian who scored 9-0 in the first half and ended the bout quickly.

He is assured of a medal.

This is first time since 1962 that any Greco-Roman wrestler from India has entered the final.

In 1962, a total of five Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers had entered the final winning two gold and three silvers

Meanwhile, Mansi Ahlawat loses 0-6 in the women's 62 kg category. She will play in the bronze medal later in the day.

Bhuvan Gupta: Joshana is incensed as the Pakistani referee Muhammad Asim Asmin continues to make calls that rub the Indian the wrong way. But truth be told, the 40-year-old never really seemed in the running in Game 1, which she loses 4-11 to Tomato Ho.

Make no mistake, this is Hong Kong's tie to lose from here.

Pritish Raj: Aman loses 0-9 in the men's 77 kg Greco-Roman quarterfinal against Shahin Eidimohammad Badaghimofrad of Qatar. Aman might have a chance of repechage if Shahin enters the final.

Bhuvan Gupta: More resilience from Tanvi. She wipes away the deficit and piles the pressure on Ka Yi in Game 3. The Hong Kong player cracks and Tanvi takes the game 11-9 to inch ahead in the match.

Indian judoka Yamini Mourya is through to the quarterfinals in the women's 57kg category after a win by ippon against Qatar's Fatena Bu-Qahoos. She will take on Mongolia's Ariunzaya Terbish in the quarterfinals.

Pritish Raj: In the men's Greco-Roman 60 kg category, Sumit loses to Sajjad of Iran in the first round.

The bout ended 1-1, but the Iranian was the first one to score a point, so he takes the bout

Sumit will have a shot at repechage if Sajjad reaches the final.

Towhid Hridoy's 25-ball 42 helped Bangladesh get to 111/7 in 13 overs in a rain-curtailed semifinal against Pakistan. 114 is the target for Pakistan in 13 overs to book themselves a spot in the final.

Meanwhile, in the women’s compound event, both Koreans lost in the semis. With Nurisa Ashrifah of Indonesia and Amaya Cojuangco of the Philippines in the final, it’s the first time that no archer from India, Korea, Japan and China has reached the women’s compound final.

-Nitin Sharma

Very poor from India.

The Indian team has conceded five straight points, with three of them being errors on the net.

Pakistan lead 21-19 as the Indian team has failed to capitalise on the advantage they had. Pakistan made a change in Abu Bakar Siddique, and the setter has made the difference for Pakistan.

-Pritish Raj

India leads 19-17

Ashwal Rai has been phenomenal with everything. He has been the better spiker for India and now gets points through his service also.

-Pritish Raj

Chan digs deep to challenge Anahat late in Game 1. She pulls off a series of superb backhand drops to cut the deficit and down 9-10, plays the longest rally of the game. But Anahat comes up clutch and finishes the point with an excellent, low drop to convert the game point.

-Bhuvan Gupta

India's Rupa Bayor registered a score of 7.61, the average of her Poomsae 1 and Poomsae 2 scores. This temporarily places her fourth in the Women's Individual Poomsae Semifinal.

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Pakistan win the first set 25-19.

Pakistan team has been better overall in terms of finishing their attacks.

They have also successfully negated Indian skipper Jerome Vinith, allowing him only one point in six attempts.

Coach Dragan has some stern words for the Indian boys.

-Pritish Raj

Indian coach Dragan Mihailovic calls a timeout.

Pakistan leads 15-11 as the Indian team has made some rookie errors, including the backcourt player putting foot in the front court.

Hamad has been massive for Pakistan on the nets.

-Pritish Raj

Riveting battle till now. India 6-6 Pakistan.

Indian skipper Jerome Vinith has been the star till now as both teams are trading blows alternatively.

Pakistan has been the better team while spiking but the Indian team has been the one better on defending.

-Pritish Raj

The Indian team continue their winning run in the Sepaktakraw Quadrant event. Having already beaten Laos on Wednesday, the men's team defeated Vietnam in their second Preliminary Group A match. Clinical India finished the game in straight sets, winning the match 15-12, 15-9.

The side will be in action once again today at 10:30 AM IST against Myanmar in the last Group A game.

The Indian Men's Quadrant team is in action against Vietnam in Sepaktakraw. The first set went India's way, with the Men in Blue winning it15-12.

Not a great finish from Chikitha Taniparthi. She can not hold onto her lead and loses the quarterfinal match by just one point after getting 8-9-10 in the three attempts of End 5. Nurisa gets 10-10-9 to win the QF 144-143. With this, India's hopes of a medal in this very event come to an end. Mind you, India were the defending champions in this event, with Jyothi Vennam Surekha winning the hold in Hangzhou.

9-10-10 reads Chikitha's three shots in End 3, whereas it's 10-9-10 from Nurisa. She retains her two-point edge going into the last End.

Right then, after a sweep in the compound archery, India will be hopeful to get a few more medals in this event today. Chikitha Taniparthi is now in action in the women's individual quarterfinal against Indonesia's Nurisa Dian Ashrifah.

Hello and welcome to Indian Express's live blog for Day 13 of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

India are riding the momentum of their best day of the Games so far, having swept all three compound archery team golds and added a mixed team trap gold to take their tally to 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze. Thursday's schedule promises more drama, with the men's cricket team taking on Sri Lanka in the semifinal, the women's hockey team eyeing a final spot, and medal opportunities in archery and shooting.

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