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Asian Games 2026 Day 5 LIVE: Mirabai Chanu starts off with clean lift in first attempt; Shooting adds another bronze

India has enjoyed a strong start to the fifth day of the competition, securing multiple medals across shooting and soft tennis events. Star shooter Manu Bhaker has navigated through qualification rounds and remains a prominent medal contender, while weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has successfully completed her initial snatch attempts in the 49kg category.

In other disciplines, competitors like Jay Meena have also claimed podium finishes, and various athletes have advanced in sports ranging from canoe sprint and table tennis to sepaktakraw.