India continued its medal-winning campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on September 23, with the country’s tally reaching 11 medals — one gold, five silver and five bronze.
The latest addition came from Mirabai Chanu, who won silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting category in Nagoya. Chanu lifted a combined 198 kg, including 87 kg in the snatch and 111 kg in the clean and jerk. North Korea’s Ri Song Gum won gold with a total lift of 215 kg.
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Issue/Event: India reaches 11 medals at Asian Games 2026
Location: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Athlete: Mirabai Chanu
Event: Women’s 49kg weightlifting , Medal: Silver Total Lift: 198 kg
India’s Tally: 1 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze
The medal marks Chanu’s first Asian Games podium finish. Her result also brought India back onto the Asian Games weightlifting podium after a long gap, with Karnam Malleswari’s 1998 silver having been the country’s previous medal in the discipline at the Games.
India’s lone gold in the current tally has come from the women’s cricket team, while shooting and other disciplines have also contributed to the medal count.
With competition continuing, India’s medal tally remains subject to further changes as athletes compete across multiple disciplines.
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Why This Matters
Mirabai Chanu’s silver adds another medal to India’s growing tally while ending her wait for an Asian Games medal. Her result also marks India’s return to the weightlifting podium at the continental Games.
