Indian athletes won four more medals on the second day of the 2026 Asian Games being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. These medals include two silver and two bronze, bringing India's total medal count to six.
Medals Won in Shooting
On this day, Indian shooters Himanshu Dilon and former world champion Redranks Patil won silver and bronze medals in the men's 10-meter air rifle event. These medals were achieved just an hour after they, along with Part Mane, secured a silver medal in the team event in the same discipline with a total score of 1890.1.
Bronze Medal in Mixed Martial Arts
In mixed martial arts, Suchika Trial won a bronze medal in the women's 60 kg category. This athlete faced a close fight against Hoi Hoon Teo from Singapore and earned this medal after the judges' decision. Trial cried after the final announcement due to the closeness of the result.
These medals were won while India had also secured two silver medals in the women's 10-meter air rifle competition the previous day. Thus, India's total medal count in this event reached six, reflecting the strong performance of the country's athletes.
Weather Warnings in Kerala
While Indian athletes are winning medals in Japan, issues have arisen in the Indian state of Kerala. In this state, a severe flood occurred on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least five people. Authorities are searching for a sixth missing person. Floods and landslides are common in Kerala during the rainy season, which occurs from June to November.
The Chief Minister of the state, V. D. Satheesan, will soon visit the area to monitor the situation. Additionally, the India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for six regions in Kerala, indicating heavy rainfall in these areas.
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