India concluded its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings. The Games concluded on October 4.
India’s campaign was highlighted by gold medals in both men’s and women’s cricket, kabaddi and hockey.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
India won 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.
India won gold in both men’s and women’s cricket, kabaddi and hockey.
The women’s hockey team won its first Asian Games gold since 1982.
Both Indian hockey teams secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Archery contributed nine medals, including five gold. Boxing contributed six medals, including three gold.
In cricket, India retained both Asian Games titles. The women’s team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final, while the men’s team defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to complete the golden double.
Kabaddi also produced two gold medals for India. The women’s team defeated Iran 37-34 in the final, while the men’s team beat Iran 40-34 to retain their title.
In hockey, the Indian women’s team defeated China 1-0, with Lalremsiami scoring the decisive goal in the 10th minute. The victory gave India its first women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games since 1982.
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Why This Matters
India’s performance at Aichi-Nagoya was marked by strong results in team sports, particularly cricket, kabaddi and hockey, while archery, boxing and wrestling also made significant contributions to the overall medal tally.
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-1 to retain its Asian Games title. It was India’s fifth men’s hockey gold, following victories in 1966, 1998, 2014 and 2022. Both Indian hockey teams also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Archery was among India’s leading medal-winning disciplines, contributing nine medals — five gold, two silver and two bronze. Boxing produced six medals, including three gold and three bronze.
Indian wrestlers also won six medals — two gold, two silver and two bronze.
India’s 85-medal tally placed it fourth behind China, Japan and South Korea.
