Asian Games 2026: Karnataka athletes return with a haul of four gold, three silver and two bronze medals

Athletes from Karnataka returned with a creditable haul of four gold medals, three silvers and two bronzes from the 2026 Asian Games, which concluded in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday.

The four golds mark an improvement from the 2022 edition in Hangzhou, China, where sportspersons from the State helped India secure three gold medals.

Karnataka’s gold medallists this time were Pranavi Urs in women’s individual golf, M.R. Poovamma in the women’s 4x400m relay, H.S. Mohith in men’s hockey and Shreyanka Patil in women’s cricket.

Poovamma and Pranavi also won silver medals as part of India’s 4x400m mixed relay and women’s golf teams, respectively. Golfer Aditi Ashok, who had finished runner-up in the individual event in Hangzhou, joined Pranavi on the podium in the team competition.