India Strike First Gold at Asian Games..

India have won their first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, with the women’s cricket team defeating Sri Lanka to claim the top prize. The Women in Blue successfully defended the title they won at the 2023 Asian Games. The victory means India have now secured back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in women’s cricket.

India delivered a commanding performance against Sri Lanka to continue their dominance in the competition. By retaining the gold medal won in 2023, the Indian women’s cricket team has once again made its mark on the Asian Games stage, securing consecutive gold medals in the event.