Asian Games 2026 Day 14 LIVE: India Eye Wrestling Gold After Pranavi Urs’ Historic Golf Feat
India continued its strong campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with another action-packed day featuring historic performances across golf, archery and wrestling. The spotlight was firmly on India’s medal contenders as athletes competed in several crucial events with the Games entering their final stages.
The biggest individual headline came from Pranavi Urs, who created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games. Urs’ achievement added another landmark moment to India’s campaign and came alongside a silver medal for India in the women’s team golf event with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar.
The wrestling arena also delivered major developments. Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal booked places in their respective gold-medal bouts, giving India two more opportunities to add to its medal tally.
India’s archery campaign also concluded on a high note, with Kumkum Mohod winning a historic women’s individual recurve gold and Neeraj Chauhan securing bronze in the men’s individual recurve event.
Pranavi Urs creates history with Asian Games golf gold
Pranavi Urs produced one of India’s most significant performances of the Games by winning the women’s individual golf title.
Her victory was particularly notable because she became the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games golf gold medal. The achievement also added to India’s strong history in golf at the continental event, while marking a significant milestone for women’s golf in the country.
Urs was also part of India’s women’s team alongside Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, which secured the silver medal in the team competition.
The performance means Urs leaves the Games with both an individual gold and a team silver, making her one of the prominent Indian athletes of the competition.
Aman Sehrawat storms into wrestling final
Indian wrestling received another boost as Aman Sehrawat advanced to the men’s freestyle 57kg final.
Sehrawat produced a strong comeback in his semifinal to book his place in the gold-medal bout. His progression gave India another major medal opportunity in a discipline that has traditionally been an important contributor to the country’s Asian Games tally.
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The result also kept India’s hopes alive for multiple wrestling gold medals as the competition moved towards its decisive bouts.
Antim Panghal reaches women’s 53kg final
India’s Antim Panghal also secured a place in a wrestling final.
Panghal defeated China’s Jin Zhang 6-1 in the women’s freestyle 53kg semifinal to advance to the gold-medal match. Her result means India has two wrestlers through to finals in the latest set of wrestling events.
With Sehrawat and Panghal both competing for gold, wrestling became one of the major focus areas for India’s medal campaign.
Archery delivers another historic performance
India’s archery campaign produced another landmark result as Kumkum Mohod won gold in the women’s individual recurve event.
Mohod defeated South Korea’s Oh Yejin 6-5 in the final to secure the gold medal. According to the live coverage, the result also marked India’s first-ever gold in the women’s individual recurve event at the Asian Games.
There was another Indian medal in the men’s recurve competition.
Neeraj Chauhan defeated compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4 in the bronze-medal playoff. The all-Indian contest followed their respective semifinal defeats and ensured that India finished the individual men’s recurve event with another medal.
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India’s overall archery campaign ended with nine medals — five gold, two silver and two bronze, according to the NDTV live update.
India vs Pakistan cricket final becomes another major attraction
The men’s cricket final between India and Pakistan was another major highlight of the day.
India entered the gold-medal match after a dominant semifinal victory over Sri Lanka. Reuters reported that India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs after posting 170 and bowling the opposition out for 45. Pakistan, meanwhile, reached the final after defeating Bangladesh in a rain-affected semifinal.
In the final, India batted first and posted 216 runs, with Abhishek Sharma providing the early impetus with a 28-ball 61. Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Ishan Kishan also contributed to India’s total.
The India-Pakistan final added another major sporting storyline to a day already packed with medal events.
Hockey final adds another gold-medal opportunity
India’s men’s hockey team was also scheduled for a gold-medal match against Malaysia.
The hockey final represented another important opportunity for India as the tournament entered its final phase. The men’s hockey title was among the major events on India’s October 3 schedule, alongside the cricket final and wrestling medal bouts.
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The match was also significant in the context of Olympic qualification, with hockey and several other sports carrying important implications for athletes and teams looking ahead to Los Angeles 2028.
India medal tally and Day 14 highlights
Before the latest events, India had reached 76 medals — 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze — and was fifth in the overall medal standings, according to NDTV’s coverage.
Key India results
| Sport | Athlete/Team | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | Pranavi Urs | Women’s Individual | Gold |
| Golf | Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar | Women’s Team | Silver |
| Archery | Kumkum Mohod | Women’s Recurve Individual | Gold |
| Archery | Neeraj Chauhan | Men’s Recurve Individual | Bronze |
| Wrestling | Aman Sehrawat | Men’s Freestyle 57kg | Reached Final |
| Wrestling | Antim Panghal | Women’s Freestyle 53kg | Reached Final |
| Wrestling | Sagar Jaglan | Men’s Freestyle 74kg | Bronze-medal match |
| Wrestling | Deepak Punia | Men’s Freestyle 97kg | Advanced in competition |
| Volleyball | India Men’s Team | 5th-6th Place Playoff | Lost to Thailand |
The Indian men’s volleyball team ended its campaign in sixth place after losing a five-set 5th-6th place playoff against Thailand.
What to watch next for India
With the Asian Games approaching their conclusion, India’s attention remains focused on the remaining medal opportunities.
The wrestling finals involving Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal are among the key events to follow. The cricket final against Pakistan and the men’s hockey gold-medal match against Malaysia are also central to India’s final push.
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The performances in golf and archery have already added historic moments to India’s campaign, while the wrestling results have ensured that the country’s medal prospects remain active across multiple disciplines.
For fans following the Asian Games 2026 live, the final stretch promises continued action across wrestling, hockey, cricket, archery and other sports.
Asian Games 2026 FAQs
Who is Pranavi Urs?
Pranavi Urs is an Indian professional golfer who made history at the Asian Games 2026 by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal.
What medal did Pranavi Urs win at the Asian Games 2026?
Pranavi Urs won the gold medal in the women’s individual golf event. She also helped India win silver in the women’s team golf competition alongside Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar.
Which Indian wrestlers reached the Asian Games 2026 finals?
Aman Sehrawat reached the men’s freestyle 57kg final, while Antim Panghal reached the women’s freestyle 53kg final.
Who won the women’s individual recurve gold for India?
Kumkum Mohod won the women’s individual recurve gold medal after defeating South Korea’s Oh Yejin 6-5 in the final.
Who won bronze in the men’s individual recurve event?
India’s Neeraj Chauhan won the men’s individual recurve bronze medal after defeating compatriot Dhiraj Bommadevara 6-4.
What was India’s medal tally before the latest Day 14 results?
India had 76 medals — 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze — according to the latest NDTV schedule and medal-tally information before the subsequent results.
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When was the India vs Pakistan Asian Games cricket final?
The men’s cricket gold-medal match between India and Pakistan was scheduled for October 3, 2026, as part of India’s key events at the Asian Games.
Which hockey team did India face in the Asian Games final?
India’s men’s hockey team was scheduled to face Malaysia in the gold-medal match.
Conclusion
Asian Games 2026 produced another memorable chapter for Indian sport as Pranavi Urs made history in golf, Kumkum Mohod delivered a landmark archery gold, and Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal advanced to wrestling finals.
The India-Pakistan cricket final and men’s hockey gold-medal match added further major events to an already busy day. With several medal opportunities still on the table, India’s campaign remained firmly focused on adding to its medal count before the conclusion of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
