The 20th Asian Games, officially Aichi-Nagoya 2026, were held in Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026, with 43 sports, 71 disciplines and 469 events (Olympic Council of Asia). India finished fourth with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, its second-highest Asian Games tally after the 107 medals of Hangzhou 2022 (Indian Olympic Association).
Asian Games 2026 medal tally: top five
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 169 | 89 | 83 | 341 |
| 2 | Japan | 83 | 95 | 91 | 269 |
| 3 | South Korea | 39 | 43 | 68 | 150 |
| 4 | India | 21 | 27 | 37 | 85 |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 21 | 25 | 24 | 70 |
India and Uzbekistan both won 21 golds; India ranked ahead on silver medals.
India’s 21 gold medals
- Archery (5): women’s recurve team (Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma, Kumkum Mohod), who beat South Korea 5-3 in the final for India’s first gold in the event and ended Korea’s run of seven straight titles since 1998; women’s individual recurve, where 17-year-old Kumkum Anil Mohod became the first Indian woman to win the event; and all three compound team golds (women’s, men’s and mixed).
- Shooting (3): Neeru Dhanda in women’s trap, India’s first-ever women’s trap gold and its first individual trap gold since Randhir Singh in 1978; mixed-team trap (Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai); and the 10 m air pistol mixed team (Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh).
- Boxing (3): Lovlina Borgohain (women’s 75 kg), Parveen Hooda (women’s 65 kg) and Ankush Panghal (men’s 80 kg).
- Hockey (2): the women beat China 1-0 for their first gold since 1982; the men beat Malaysia 5-1 to retain their title. Both teams qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Cricket (2): the men beat Pakistan by 19 runs; the women beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs.
- Kabaddi (2): the men beat Iran 40-34 and the women beat Iran 37-34.
- Wrestling (2): Aman Sehrawat (men’s freestyle 57 kg) and Sujeet Kalkal (men’s freestyle 65 kg).
- Golf (1): Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win an individual Asian Games golf gold, India’s first golf gold since Shiv Kapur in 2002.
- Athletics (1): women’s 4×400 m relay (Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj).
Among the silver medals, Mirabai Chanu lifted 198 kg in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting, India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medal since Karnam Malleswari in 1998 (All India Radio).
Which sports won India the most medals?
Athletics led with 24 medals, followed by shooting (15) and archery (9). Boxing and wrestling added six each. Of India’s 85 medals, 78 came in Olympic sports, and the contingent numbered 503 members.
Asian Games 2026: quick facts for the exam
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Edition and host | 20th Asian Games, Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan; Japan’s third Asian Games after Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994 |
| Dates | 19 September to 4 October 2026 (some team sports began earlier) |
| Scale | 43 sports, 71 disciplines, 469 events |
| India’s tally | 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), fourth place |
| India at Hangzhou 2022 (held in 2023) | 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze), fourth place |
| India’s flag bearers | Opening ceremony: Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat; closing ceremony: Neeru Dhanda |
| Top of the table | China, 169 gold and 341 medals in all |
| Next Asian Games | Doha, Qatar (2030), then Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2034) |
Conclusion
India’s 85 medals at Aichi-Nagoya were fewer than the 107 of Hangzhou, but the campaign brought firsts in women’s recurve archery, women’s trap and women’s golf, a best-ever three boxing golds and golden doubles in hockey, cricket and kabaddi. For the exam, remember the tally (21-27-37), the fourth-place finish, the flag bearers and the “first-ever” achievements.
Frequently asked questions
How many medals did India win at the 2026 Asian Games?
85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, finishing fourth. It is India’s second-highest tally after the 107 medals of Hangzhou 2022.
Where and when were the 2026 Asian Games held?
In Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. It was the 20th edition, with 469 events in 43 sports.
Who were India’s flag bearers at the 2026 Asian Games?
Manu Bhaker and Pawan Sehrawat at the opening ceremony, and Neeru Dhanda at the closing ceremony.
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Sources: Indian Olympic Association, All India Radio and Olympic Council of Asia; checked 14 October 2026.