From historic golf gold to tennis medal miss: India’s biggest hits & flops at Asian Games
India concluded the 2026 Asian Games in fourth place with 85 medals, highlighted by strong performances in archery, hockey, and cricket. While the total medal count was lower than the previous games, the team secured key Olympic qualifications.
Why it matters
The performance provides a benchmark for India's sporting development and its competitive standing in major continental multi-sport events.
India signed off from the Asian Games 2026 in fourth place with 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The final tally was below the record 106 medals won at Hangzhou, but a strong finish in the final days changed the complexion of the campaign.From Kumkum Mohod’s historic archery gold and Aman Sehrawat’s wrestling triumph to disappointing campaigns in tennis and some traditionally strong disciplines, India’s Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games journey had its share of soaring highs and hard misses.Here are India's biggest hits and flops from Aichi-Nagoya.The Hits1.
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