Asian Games Medal Tally: How archers, shooters powered India into top 10
India climbed to eighth place in the Asian Games medal standings after reaching 10 gold medals, driven by a dominant performance from compound archers and shooters. The Indian team secured multiple gold medals in team events, including an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant milestone for Indian athletics on the international stage, reflecting increased competitiveness in precision sports.
NEW DELHI: India moved up to eighth place in the Asian Games medal standings after reaching the 10-gold mark on Wednesday, with a golden sweep by the compound archers and another gold in shooting powering a big jump in the table.India now have 60 medals - 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze.The compound archers won gold in all three team events, while Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai added another gold in the mixed team trap event. Three boxing bronzes and Sunil Kumar's wrestling bronze also contributed to India's tally.India move to eighthIndia's 10 gold medals have lifted them to eighth in the standings, with Bahrain seventh on 11 golds. India have 60 medals overall, while Kazakhstan are ninth with 56 medals, including nine golds.China continue to lead the table with 275 medals - 150 gold, 66 silver and 59 bronze.
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