Asian Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth with 85 Medals After a Late Gold Rush
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India finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning a total of 85 medals. The Indian team won 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals. A strong finish in the final days helped India move ahead of Uzbekistan and secure fourth place in the medal table.
Late Gold Rush Helps India
India had a slow start in the gold medal race but made a strong comeback towards the end of the Games. Several gold medals came in the final two days, helping India improve its position. India’s men’s hockey team reportedly played an important role by beating Malaysia 5-1 in the final and winning the gold medal.
Historic Wins for Indian Athletes
Several Indian athletes created history during the Games. Archer Kumkum Mohod reportedly became the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve gold medal at the Asian Games. Golfer Pranavi Urs also became the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games golf gold. India also won important gold medals in shooting, boxing, wrestling, cricket and other sports.
Final Medal Tally
Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
1 | China | 169 | 89 | 83 | 341 |
2 | Japan | 83 | 95 | 91 | 269 |
3 | South Korea | 39 | 43 | 68 | 150 |
4 | India 🇮🇳 | 21 | 27 | 37 | 85 |
5 | Uzbekistan | 21 | 25 | 24 | 70 |
Hockey and Cricket Add to India’s Success
India’s men’s cricket team successfully defended its Asian Games title, while the men’s hockey team retained its title. The gold medals in cricket and hockey were especially important as they also helped secure qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Athletics was India’s biggest medal-winning sport, with 24 medals, followed by shooting with 15 medals.
India’s 85-medal total was lower than its record 106 medals at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. However, the 21 gold medals were still India’s second-highest gold-medal total in Asian Games history. India finished fourth, the same overall position it achieved in the previous edition as per reports.
The performance showed India’s strong finish after a difficult start. The late success in archery, golf, wrestling, cricket and hockey helped the country end the Games on a positive note. With 85 medals, India remained among the leading sporting nations in Asia and showed progress across several sports.
