The briefing
Zee News reports India opened its Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games 2026 campaign with two silver medals in shooting, including from Elavenil Valarivan and the women’s 10m air rifle team. Suchika Tariyal also secured at least a bronze in mixed martial arts, guaranteeing India’s first MMA medal at the Games.
Original headline
India at Asian Games 2026, Day 1 Roundup: Elavenil Valarivan, women’s 10m air rifle team win silver; Suchika Tariyal secures MMA medal