India’s sailing campaign at the Asian Games 2026 heads into a crucial final day on Saturday, October 3, with medal races beginning from 7:10 AM IST. Mahi Verma and Katya Ida Coelho will be among the Indian sailors chasing podium finishes in Aichi-Nagoya. Verma, 16, the youngest member of India’s sailing squad, currently sits fourth in the girls’ ILCA 4 Dinghy standings with 15 points after three races. The Madhya Pradesh sailor has shown good pace through the opening series and will need a consistent showing in the final races to move into medal contention. Meanwhile, Coelho will compete in the women’s iQFOiL Windsurfing medal series, bringing international experience and Youth Olympic credentials to the high-speed hydrofoiling event.
The final races are expected to test the sailors’ ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions, with tactical decisions likely to play a major role in the medal battle. Verma will be looking to close the small gap separating her from the podium, while Coelho will rely on her experience and physical preparation to handle the demands of the iQFOiL class. India has already opened its sailing medal account at the Games, including a bronze in the women’s skiff, and the focus now turns to whether Verma and Coelho can add to that tally on the final day.
Mahi Verma and Katya Coelho’s Asian Games 2026 Sailing Events: Date, Time and Venue Details
| Athlete | Event | Final Races | Date | Start Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahi Verma | Girls’ Dinghy / ILCA 4 | Races 11 & 12 (Medal Race) | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 7:10 AM onwards | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor, Gamagori, Aichi, Japan |
| Katya Ida Coelho | Women’s Windsurfing / iQFOiL | Races 11, 12 & 13 (Medal Series) | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:05 AM onwards | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor, Gamagori, Aichi, Japan |
Mahi Verma, Katya Coelho Sailing Live Streaming: How to Watch Asian Games 2026 in India
Indian viewers can follow Mahi Verma and Katya Ida Coelho’s medal-deciding sailing races at the Asian Games 2026 through Sony’s official broadcast platforms. Sony Sports Network has the television rights for the Games in India, while the Sony LIV app and website will provide live streaming coverage. Verma’s girls’ ILCA 4 races are scheduled to begin at 7:10 AM IST, followed by Coelho’s women’s iQFOiL medal series from 8:05 AM IST on Saturday, October 3.
For those watching on television, the sailing action will be available across Sony Sports Ten channels, with English coverage on Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 2 and Ten 5, while Sony Sports Ten 3 will carry the Hindi feed and Sony Sports Ten 4 will offer Tamil, Telugu and Kannada coverage. DD Sports is also expected to carry selected major Indian events through its terrestrial and DD Free Dish platforms. On Sony LIV, viewers can access the available live feeds and follow the sailing events as the Indian athletes compete for medals.
