
India achieved a respectable fourth-place finish in the Asian Games medals tally, securing 85 medals including 21 gold, driven by a significant late surge in boxing, archery, wrestling, and hockey, despite initial setbacks in shooting and athletics.
The Aichi-Nagoya campaign produced a mix of expected results and disappointments before India's strong finish changed the picture. As recently as Thursday, India were outside the top 10 in the medal table with only 10 gold medals.
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, India joyfully celebrated a remarkable achievement, garnering a total of 80 medals: 18 gold, 26 silver, and 36 bronze. Standout performances emerged in boxing, wrestling, archery, hockey, and golf. Among the golden heroes…
Athletics is India's largest discipline at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, with the AFI selecting 77 athletes, including 34 men and 43 women