India rode into Day 12 on a tear after bagging three gold medals in archery and shooting on Day 11. The next day is a marathon of medal chances, from archery to cricket, with every match a chance to add to the tally.
At 5:30 a.m., Chikitha Taniparthi will face Indonesia’s Nurisa Dian Ashrifah in the compound women’s individual quarterfinal. A win would put her on the cusp of a fourth gold, a milestone India has never achieved before.
Anish Bhanwala steps up for the 25m pistol rapid qualification at 6:10 a.m., with a chance to secure a podium finish and bring the total to five golds.
At 10:00 a.m., the men’s cricket team will square off against Sri Lanka in a semifinal that could set the tone for the final showdown. Later, at 1:00 p.m., the men’s hockey team faces Pakistan in a high‑stakes semifinal that could decide the gold.
Volleyball sees India take on Pakistan in the quarterfinals at 6:30 a.m., while judo, wrestling, and squash also feature India‑Pak clashes or medal‑deciding bouts. Every event carries weight, as India is chasing a country‑wide medal haul that could outpace rivals.
The day caps with the cricket semifinal at 10:00 a.m., a must‑watch for fans hoping to see India cross the final threshold.