India’s Asian Games 2026 medal stars: From Kumkum Mohod to Pranavi Urs
India concluded the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, securing a fourth-place finish overall. The campaign was highlighted by historic gold medal performances in archery, golf, cricket, and hockey, with both the men's and women's hockey teams earning spots in the 2028 Olympics.
Why it matters
The performance underscores India's growing competitiveness in diverse sporting disciplines and provides critical momentum for the nation's preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games.
After more than two weeks of intense competition that saw over 15,000 athletes from 45 countries set nearly 50 world records, Aichi-Nagoya bid adieu to the Asian Games on Sunday (October 4, 2026).
India’s athletes made their mark at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning 85 medals across a range of disciplines, with standout performances in athletics, shooting and the newly introduced mixed martial arts events.
The country could not repeat or better the 106 medals won at the previous edition, but the haul of 85 was a creditable performance, although more was expected, particularly from the shooters and badminton players. India eventually finished with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.
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