India has a busy Sunday ahead at the Asian Games, with teams and athletes competing across five different sports. The day's schedule includes a women's cricket semifinal, badminton team action, two hockey matches, mixed martial arts quarterfinals and sepak takraw.
Asian Games Sunday Schedule: India's Cricket Semifinal and Badminton Clash
The biggest match of the day for Indian fans is the women's cricket semifinal, where India takes on Bangladesh at 10.30AM. A win here would put India in the final.
In badminton, the women's team plays Kazakhstan in the Opening Round of 16 at 11.30AM.
Hockey: India Plays Two Pool Matches on Sunday
Indian hockey fans have two matches to follow. The women's team faces Uzbekistan in Pool B at 7.30AM. Later in the day, the men's team takes on Indonesia in Pool A at 11.30AM.
Both matches are pool-stage games, so results will shape where India stands in its group.
Mixed Martial Arts and Sepak Takraw: Indian Athletes in Action
In mixed martial arts, Suchika Tariyal competes in the Women's Traditional 60kg Quarterfinal against Altanchimeg Baigalmaa of Mongolia at 7.10AM.
Varun Sanyal fights in the Men's Traditional 77kg Quarterfinal at 2PM. His opponent is yet to be confirmed (TBC).
In sepak takraw, the Indian men's team plays in the Team Regu Preliminary Group B. The squad includes Arun Raju, Jasvir Sukhbir Singh, Ashish Chundawat, Shyam Chundawat, Lokhon Singh Elangbam and Bobby Kumar.
Our Take: A Packed Day With Real Medal Chances
To put it plainly, Sunday is one of those days when Indian fans will need to keep an eye on multiple screens. The women's cricket semifinal stands out because a knockout game against Bangladesh decides whether India plays for gold. The badminton team match against Kazakhstan is also a must-win if India wants to stay in the team event.
In our view, the hockey pool matches should be comfortable on paper, but pool games matter for seeding in the next round, so India cannot afford to take them lightly. The mixed martial arts quarterfinals are worth watching closely — Suchika Tariyal and Varun Sanyal are both one win away from a medal round. For readers, the simple takeaway is this: start your day early with hockey at 7.30AM, catch Suchika's fight at 7.10AM, then settle in for the cricket semifinal at 10.30AM. It is a full day of Indian action at the Asian Games.
