Asian Games 2026 Day 3 Highlights: Indian Men's Hockey Team Thrash Sri Lanka 16-1, Women's Cricket Team Clinch Gold Medal

India pumped in 16 goals past a hapless Sri Lanka in a men's hockey team Pool A match.

India are currently leading 8-0 against Sri Lanka.

"Congratulations to India women’s team for winning the Asian Games gold! And well played Sri Lanka on clinching silver in Japan after a strong campaign. As we look ahead to cricket’s return to the Olympics at Los Angeles in 2028, spectacles like this prove that the women's game is ready to command the biggest multi-sport stages."

Mandeep, Jugraj and Abhishek have given a 3-0 lead to India against Sri Lanka in men's hockey.

Indian Men's Badminton Team Crushes Japan 3-0 to Reach Semifinal at Asian Games 2026.

India's Roshibina Devi is assured of a podium finish after defeating Man Sin Chu of Macao, China, in the quarterfinals. The Indian standout advances to the semifinals, where she will square off against Thailand’s Thania Kusumaningtyas, who overcame Uzbekistan’s Shakhzoda Azatova.

A splendid triumph for Indian cricket!

Heartiest congratulations to our Women’s Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork.

This victory also brings India its first Gold of this edition of the Games. The team has made the nation proud and will inspire countless young cricketers across the country.

Best wishes to the entire squad:

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team produced a masterclass in the final to outclass Sri Lanka, retain their Asian Games crown, and get India's gold rush officially underway. Smriti Mandhana stepped up on the big stage with a ferocious 79 off 45 deliveries—launching seven massive sixes—to set up a towering 216/3. Richa Ghosh then turned up the heat with a sensational 22-ball 49*, orchestrating a 53-run assault across the final 19 balls. With the ball, Deepti Sharma took center stage, ripping through the lineup with a decisive three-wicket haul to seal a comprehensive victory and open India’s gold tally at the 2026 Asian Games!

A regulation catch for Deepti Sharma to dismiss Kavisha Dilhari. India inching closer towards a gold medal once again.

Lakshya Sen stages a brilliant fightback and comes from behind to defeat world no. 7 Kodai Naraoka, 11-21, 21-5, 21-19.

Deepti Sharma dismisses the dangerous Chamari Athapaththu once again.

Lakshya Sen wins the 2nd game 21-5 and has forced a decider.

India need to get rid of Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu. She could take the game away.

Shafali Verma takes very little time to dislodge the stumps of Imesha Dulani.

Riding on Richa Ghosh's sensational 22-ball 49, India have got past the 200-run mark with ease.

Richa Ghosh will be on strike and the Bengali youngster will have the onus to guide her team past the 200-run mark.

Lakshya Sen will start proceedings against Kodai Naraoka in men's singles.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary maintained her strong composure and got the better of Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aira Villegas of the Philippines.

Men's table tennis team concedes a 3-0 defeat to the Republic of Korea and exits the Asian Games 2026.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur goes for a big one straight and gives it straight to Sri Lankan captain Athapaththu.

The Suzuki Cup between India and Japan is getting delayed due to a wet outfield.

Smiti Mandhana is batting at 72 and will be a vital cog for India in the final.

Shafali Verma goes for a reverse and Kavindi has a easy catch at short-third.

Both Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma are on the verge of reaching their respective fifties. A dominating start from India.