Aichi-Nagoya, Japan: India signed off from the 2026 Asian Games on a high, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.
India’s medal haul reflected a strong all-round performance across disciplines, with the country producing several memorable victories and breakthrough performances during the Games in Japan.
The 21 gold medals placed India level with Uzbekistan, who finished fifth. However, India secured fourth position on the medal-table tiebreaker by virtue of winning more silver medals.
India’s final tally stood at:
- Gold: 21
- Silver: 27
- Bronze: 37
- Total: 85
- Overall rank: 4th
The campaign featured landmark performances across hockey, cricket, archery, boxing, wrestling, athletics and shooting, among other sports.
India’s hockey teams delivered particularly significant results. The men successfully defended their Asian Games title with a commanding victory over Malaysia in the final, securing not only gold but also qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The women’s team also ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal by defeating hosts China 1-0 in the final.
Indian cricket added two more gold medals, with the women’s and men’s teams both emerging champions. The men defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final, while the women also produced a dominant campaign to claim the top prize.
There were also notable individual triumphs. Lovlina Borgohain won boxing gold in the 75kg category on her birthday, while Parveen Hooda secured another gold for India. In wrestling, Sujeet Kalkal and Aman Sehrawat were among India’s gold-medal winners.
Indian archers continued the country’s dominance in compound events, while athletics, shooting and other disciplines contributed crucial medals to the overall tally.
With 85 medals, India once again underlined its growing depth across Asian sport. The Aichi-Nagoya campaign also provided valuable momentum as Indian athletes look ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
India’s fourth-place finish, backed by 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, marks another significant chapter in the country’s Asian Games journey.
