India's campaign at the Asian Games 2026 enters another important day on Thursday, October 1, with Indian athletes scheduled to compete across archery, sepaktakraw, cycling, canoe slalom, rugby, cricket and hockey. The biggest team-sport fixtures include the India vs Sri Lanka men's cricket semifinal and India vs Pakistan men's hockey semifinal.
The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the Games scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
What is India's Asian Games 2026 schedule for October 1?
Here is the India-focused schedule currently listed for October 1, with timings in Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Time (IST) | Sport | Indian participation | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Archery | Chikitha Taniparthi | Compound women's individual quarterfinal |
| 5:30 AM | Sepaktakraw | India | Men's quadrant, Group A vs Vietnam |
| 6:30 AM | Cycling Track | Harshveer Singh Sekhon | Men's omnium, scratch race |
| 7:00 AM | Cycling Track | Keerthi Rangaswamy Chikka | Women's sprint qualifying |
| 7:36 AM | Canoe Slalom | Shikha Chouhan | Women's kayak single semifinal |
| 8:50 AM | Rugby Sevens | India women | Pool E vs Hong Kong |
| 9:47 AM | Archery | Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru | Compound men's individual quarterfinal |
| 10:00 AM | Cricket | India men | Semifinal vs Sri Lanka |
| 10:30 AM | Sepaktakraw | India men | Men's quadrant, Group A vs Myanmar |
| 12:18 PM | Cycling Track | India | Women's Madison final |
| 1:00 PM | Hockey | India men | Semifinal vs Pakistan |
| 3:30 PM | Rugby Sevens | India women | Pool E vs China |
The schedule and timings can change because of competition results, weather or event-management decisions, so readers should check the latest official/event schedule before following a live fixture.
When is India vs Sri Lanka cricket semifinal at Asian Games 2026?
The India vs Sri Lanka men's cricket semifinal is scheduled for October 1 at 10:00 AM IST at Korogi Athletic Park.
This is one of the biggest Indian events on Thursday because the result will determine which team advances to the men's cricket final.
The men's cricket knockout stage has also been affected by weather. Reports said rain caused quarterfinal disruption, with some matches unable to take place as planned.
India vs Sri Lanka Asian Games 2026 timing
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka
- Sport: Men's cricket
- Stage: Semifinal
- Date: October 1, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM IST
- Venue: Korogi Athletic Park
- Competition: Asian Games 2026
When is India vs Pakistan hockey semifinal?
The Indian men's hockey team is scheduled to face Pakistan in the semifinal on October 1 at 1:00 PM IST at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.
The hockey schedule lists India's semifinal among the key men's events on October 1. The tournament's classification matches and semifinals are scheduled from the morning, with India's listed semifinal at 1 PM IST.
Which Indian archers will compete on October 1?
India has two individual compound archery quarterfinals scheduled early on October 1.
Chikitha Taniparthi is scheduled to compete in the women's individual compound quarterfinal at 5:30 AM IST, while Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru is scheduled for the men's individual compound quarterfinal at 9:47 AM IST.
These are part of India's continued participation in the archery programme at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
What is India's cycling schedule on October 1?
Indian cyclists are also scheduled to compete at the Izu Velodrome.
Harshveer Singh Sekhon is listed for the men's omnium scratch race at 6:30 AM IST. Later, Keerthi Rangaswamy Chikka is scheduled for the women's sprint qualifying event at 7:00 AM IST.
India is also listed in the women's Madison final at 12:18 PM IST.
Who is representing India in canoe slalom?
Shikha Chouhan is scheduled to compete in the women's kayak single semifinal at 7:36 AM IST on October 1.
The event is scheduled at the Yahagigawa Canoe Slalom Course in Japan.
What is India's rugby schedule on October 1?
The Indian women's rugby sevens team has two pool-stage fixtures listed for October 1.
India is scheduled to play Hong Kong, China at 8:50 AM IST, followed by a match against China at 3:30 PM IST. Both fixtures are listed as Pool E matches at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field.
When will India play sepaktakraw on October 1?
India's men's quadrant team is scheduled to play twice on October 1.
The first match is against Vietnam at 5:30 AM IST, followed by a second Group A match against Myanmar at 10:30 AM IST. Both matches are scheduled at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium.
What are the biggest India events to watch on October 1?
For Indian sports fans, the schedule features two particularly prominent team-sport semifinals:
10:00 AM IST — India vs Sri Lanka, cricket semifinal
1:00 PM IST — India vs Pakistan, hockey semifinal
Alongside these matches, Indian athletes are competing in archery, cycling, canoe slalom, rugby and sepaktakraw throughout the day.
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The 20th Asian Games are being hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Indian government's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports lists the Games as scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Multiple cities and venues across the host region are being used for different sports, including venues in Nagoya and other locations in Aichi and surrounding areas.
Asian Games 2026 October 1: Quick Schedule
If you're searching specifically for “India Asian Games schedule October 1”, these are the main timings to remember:
- 5:30 AM: Compound archery — women's quarterfinal
- 5:30 AM: Sepaktakraw — India vs Vietnam
- 6:30 AM: Cycling — men's omnium
- 7:00 AM: Cycling — women's sprint qualifying
- 7:36 AM: Canoe slalom — women's kayak semifinal
- 8:50 AM: Women's rugby — India vs Hong Kong
- 9:47 AM: Compound archery — men's quarterfinal
- 10:00 AM: Cricket — India vs Sri Lanka semifinal
- 10:30 AM: Sepaktakraw — India vs Myanmar
- 12:18 PM: Cycling — women's Madison final
- 1:00 PM: Hockey — India vs Pakistan semifinal
- 3:30 PM: Women's rugby — India vs China
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's Asian Games schedule on October 1, 2026?
India is scheduled to compete in several sports on October 1, including cricket, hockey, archery, cycling, rugby, sepaktakraw and canoe slalom.
What time is India vs Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026?
The men's cricket semifinal between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled for 10:00 AM IST on October 1.
What time is India vs Pakistan hockey in Asian Games 2026?
The men's hockey semifinal between India and Pakistan is scheduled for 1:00 PM IST on October 1.
Where can I check India's full Asian Games schedule?
The India-specific schedule can be tracked through updated sports schedules, including the event's individual sport and fixture listings.
When are the Asian Games 2026?
The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya are scheduled for September 19 to October 4, 2026.