NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with India’s Asian Games contingent in New Delhi on Thursday, 15 October, following the country’s campaign at the 2026 Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
India finished fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. This was the country’s second-highest medal tally in Asian Games history.
India’s campaign featured strong performances across several disciplines. Both the men’s and women’s teams won gold in hockey, cricket and kabaddi, securing six gold medals across the three sports.
Archery contributed five gold medals, while shooting and boxing secured three each. India also won medals in disciplines including mixed martial arts, soft tennis and rowing. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg category, ending India’s 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal.
The women’s hockey team defeated China 1-0 in the final to win gold, ending a 44-year wait for the title. The men’s team retained its crown with a 5-1 victory over Malaysia. Both teams secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
India’s performance highlighted its growing competitiveness across established and emerging sports, providing encouragement as athletes prepare for upcoming international competitions and the next Olympic cycle.
