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India's Men’s Cricket Team Returns Home After Asian Games Gold in Japan
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:37 AM
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India’s men’s cricket squad flew back to Delhi after clinching gold at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, marking a historic triumph for the sport.
India’s men’s cricket team landed in Delhi on Monday after a successful campaign at the Asian Games held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.
The squad secured the gold medal in the men’s cricket event, a first for India in this multi‑sport competition. The victory was celebrated by fans and officials alike, with the team receiving a standing ovation upon arrival.
The players departed from Nagoya on a charter flight that departed late Sunday evening. The journey back to India took approximately 12 hours, and the team was greeted by a convoy of supporters at the airport.
With the Asian Games triumph, the team’s confidence is said to be high ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Officials have expressed optimism that the momentum will carry into future tournaments.
The squad secured the gold medal in the men’s cricket event, a first for India in this multi‑sport competition. The victory was celebrated by fans and officials alike, with the team receiving a standing ovation upon arrival.
The players departed from Nagoya on a charter flight that departed late Sunday evening. The journey back to India took approximately 12 hours, and the team was greeted by a convoy of supporters at the airport.
With the Asian Games triumph, the team’s confidence is said to be high ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Officials have expressed optimism that the momentum will carry into future tournaments.