India finished in 4th place in the overall standings at the 2026 Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya).
Medal Breakdown
India finished in 4th place in the overall standings at the 2026 Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya , Japan)
Medal Breakdown
Gold 21 – Silver- 27 Bronze-37 total-85.
Ranked 4th overall, behind China, Japan, and South Korea.
Key Highlights & Standout Performances
Cricket Sweeps Double Gold: Both the Men’s and Women’s cricket teams secured Gold medals. The Men’s team defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final, while the Women’s team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in their final.
Field Hockey Dominance: India clinched gold in Field Hockey, maintaining their regional powerhouse status in the sport.
Athletics & Track & Field: Accounted for a major chunk of India’s total medal count with strong showings in javelin, steeplechase, and relay events.
Shooting & Archery: Continued to be consistent medal generators across individual and team precision events.
Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams both booked tickets for LA Olympic Games.
