The Asian Games 2026 Day 15 India Schedule is packed with important events as the Aichi-Nagoya Games enter their final day on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
India will compete across several sports, with the biggest attractions being the men’s cricket gold-medal final against Pakistan and the men’s hockey gold-medal final against Malaysia. Indian athletes will also compete in golf, archery, wrestling, taekwondo, rugby sevens and volleyball.
India finished Day 14 with 76 medals — 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze — and was fifth in the medal table according to the latest NDTV schedule page.
Asian Games 2026 Day 15 India Schedule
Here are the major Indian events and timings for October 3, 2026, in Indian Standard Time (IST):
| Time (IST) | Sport | Event | Indian Athlete/Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:40 AM | Golf | Women’s Round 4 | Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs |
| 4:45 AM | Golf | Men’s Round 4 | Veer Ahlawat, Saptak Talwar, Yuvraj Sandhu |
| 5:30 AM | Archery | Women’s Recurve Individual | Kumkum Mohod |
| 5:42 AM | Taekwondo | Women’s -57kg | Kashish Malik |
| 6:20 AM | Rugby Sevens | Women’s 5th-8th match | India vs Singapore |
| 6:30 AM | Taekwondo | Women’s +67kg | Jyoti Yadav |
| 7:23 AM | Wrestling | Men’s Freestyle 74kg | Sagar Jaglan |
| 7:25 AM | Wrestling | Men’s Freestyle 97kg | Deepak Punia |
| 7:53 AM | Wrestling | Women’s 57kg | Manisha |
| 8:08 AM | Wrestling | Women’s 53kg | Antim |
| 8:29 AM | Wrestling | Men’s Freestyle 57kg | Aman |
| 9:30 AM | Archery | Men’s Recurve Individual | Dhiraj Bommadevara |
| 9:30 AM | Volleyball | Men’s classification match | India vs Thailand |
| 10:00 AM | Cricket | Men’s Gold Medal Final | India vs Pakistan |
| 10:15 AM | Archery | Men’s Recurve Individual | Neeraj Chauhan |
| 3:30 PM | Hockey | Men’s Gold Medal Final | India vs Malaysia |
The timings and match listings are based on the latest published Indian schedule. Some knockout and medal-event timings can depend on athletes progressing through earlier rounds.
India vs Pakistan Cricket Final
The biggest event of India’s Day 15 schedule is the men’s T20 cricket gold-medal match against Pakistan.
The final is scheduled for 10:00 AM IST at Korogi Athletic Park. India reached the final after defeating Sri Lanka in the semifinal, while Pakistan booked its place in the gold-medal match after beating Bangladesh.
India are looking to defend their Asian Games men’s cricket title.
India vs Malaysia Hockey Final
The second major gold-medal opportunity comes in men’s hockey.
India will face Malaysia at 3:30 PM IST at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. The match will decide the men’s hockey gold medal.
India are the defending Asian Games men’s hockey champions and are looking to add another gold medal to their Day 15 campaign.
Wrestling: Several Indians in Action
Wrestling will also be one of the important sports for India on the final day.
Indian wrestlers scheduled to compete include:
- Sagar Jaglan — Men’s freestyle 74kg
- Deepak Punia — Men’s freestyle 97kg
- Manisha — Women’s 57kg
- Antim — Women’s 53kg
- Aman — Men’s freestyle 57kg
The first-round and qualification bouts begin in the morning, with later medal bouts dependent on progression through the knockout stages.
Archery Schedule
India also has important recurve archery events on Day 15.
Kumkum Mohod is scheduled in the women’s individual recurve competition, while Dhiraj Bommadevara and Neeraj Chauhan are scheduled in the men’s individual recurve quarterfinals.
The archery events are being held at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square.
Golf Final Round
Indian golfers will also compete in the final round at Kasugai Country Club East Course.
The women’s field includes:
- Aditi Ashok
- Diksha Dagar
- Pranavi Sharath Urs
The men’s team includes:
- Veer Ahlawat
- Saptak Talwar
- Yuvraj Sandhu
The women’s and men’s final rounds begin early on October 3.
Taekwondo and Rugby Sevens
India’s Day 15 schedule also includes taekwondo and rugby.
Kashish Malik is scheduled in the women’s -57kg round of 16, while Jyoti Yadav competes in the women’s +67kg round of 16.
In women’s rugby sevens, India will face Singapore in the 5th-8th placing stage.
India’s Final-Day Medal Opportunities
The two biggest medal opportunities are undoubtedly the cricket and hockey finals.
Gold Medal Matches
10:00 AM IST: India vs Pakistan — Men’s Cricket Final
3:30 PM IST: India vs Malaysia — Men’s Hockey Final
Both matches can directly affect India’s final medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games.
Beyond these two finals, India could also gain medals through archery, wrestling, golf and other events depending on the results of the day’s knockout and medal rounds.
India Medal Tally Before Day 15
India entered Day 15 with 76 medals:
- 🥇 16 Gold
- 🥈 25 Silver
- 🥉 35 Bronze
- Total: 76 medals
- Rank: 5th
This tally was the latest available before the final day’s competitions began.
Where to Follow Asian Games 2026 Day 15
Fans should follow the official Asian Games results and broadcaster listings for live scores, results and schedule changes. Because several events are knockout competitions, exact later-round timings can change depending on results.
The main matches for Indian viewers are the India vs Pakistan cricket final at 10:00 AM IST and India vs Malaysia hockey final at 3:30 PM IST.
Conclusion
The Asian Games 2026 Day 15 India Schedule brings India’s campaign to its conclusion on October 3.
The day begins with golf and archery and continues through wrestling, taekwondo and other sports. The two biggest fixtures are the India vs Pakistan men’s cricket final at 10:00 AM IST and the India vs Malaysia men’s hockey final at 3:30 PM IST.
With India entering the final day on 76 medals, fans will be watching closely to see how many additional medals the Indian contingent can add before the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games conclude.
Schedule timings are subject to change based on competition progress and official updates.
