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Asian Games: India win 1st gold, assure medals in badminton, wushu on action-packed day

India claimed their inaugural top podium finish at the 2026 Asian Games when the female cricketers secured the championship trophy by defeating Sri Lanka by a margin of 147 runs under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur. Meanwhile, the male badminton squad and martial artist Roshibina Devi locked in podium placements, accompanied by solid showings in hockey, boxing, and gymnastics alongside mixed outcomes in shooting and table tennis.