The 2026 Asian Games are underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India competing across a wide range of sports. As of October 2, Day 14, India has moved to sixth place in the medal table with 12 gold, 25 silver and 34 bronze medals — 71 medals in total. The Indian Express
With the Games continuing until October 4, India's medal count can still change as more finals take place. Wikipedia
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Events are taking place across venues in the Aichi-Nagoya region. Wikipedia
The competition features a broad programme covering Olympic sports as well as disciplines such as kabaddi, wushu, cricket, esports, mixed martial arts, padel and teqball. Wikipedia
What is India's Asian Games 2026 medal tally?
India's medal tally stood at 71 medals as of October 2, according to the latest available Day 14 update.
| Medal | India's count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 12 |
| Silver | 25 |
| Bronze | 34 |
| Total | 71 |
| Current rank | 6th |
The medal table is being updated as events continue, so the numbers can change during the day. The Indian Express
What is India's ranking at the Asian Games 2026?
India is currently sixth in the overall medal standings.
China leads the table, followed by Japan and the Republic of Korea. Uzbekistan and Thailand are also ahead of India in the current standings. The Indian Express
The ranking is determined by the number of gold medals first, followed by silver and bronze when countries are tied on gold.
Which Indian athletes have won medals at the Asian Games 2026?
India's medals have come from a wide variety of sports rather than one single discipline.
Archery
India has produced several major results in archery. The women's recurve team of Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and Kumkum Anil Mohod won gold, while Kumkum and Dhiraj Bommadevara took silver in the mixed team recurve event. The men's recurve team also won silver. The Indian Express
India has also collected gold medals in compound archery, including the mixed team, women's team and men's team events. The Indian Express
Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the women's 75kg category. Her victory made her only the second Indian woman boxer after Mary Kom to win an Asian Games gold medal. The Indian Express
Other Indian boxers have also contributed bronze medals during the Games.
Kabaddi
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams have both won gold medals, adding two important titles to the country's tally. The Indian Express
Cricket
India's women's cricket team won gold at the Games. The men's cricket team has also reached the final and is set to face Pakistan for the gold medal. The Indian Express
Shooting
Shooting has contributed multiple medals for India, including medals won by Elavenil Valarivan, Esha Singh, Neeru Dhanda, Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, Ashi Chouksey and other members of the Indian shooting contingent. The Indian Express
Athletics
Indian athletes have also added medals in events including the 10,000m, 1,500m, 5,000m, javelin, long jump, high jump, relays, marathon and other track-and-field events. Gulveer Singh has been among India's medal winners in multiple distance events. The Indian Express
How many medals can India still win?
There is no fixed number that can be stated while the Games are still underway.
India has remaining medal opportunities in events scheduled for October 2 and the final days of competition. The official schedule for October 2 includes Indian participation in hockey, archery, boxing, wrestling and cycling, among other events. Olympics
India's men's cricket team has also reached the T20 final, where it will face Pakistan. Reuters
Therefore, India's final medal tally will only be known after the remaining medal events are completed.
Who has won the most medals at the Asian Games?
Historically, China has been the dominant medal-winning nation at the Asian Games. In the current 2026 edition, China is also leading the medal table, with Japan and South Korea among the other leading nations. The Indian Express
India has participated in every edition of the Asian Games and has won at least one gold medal at every Games. Wikipedia
How many medals did India win at the last Asian Games?
At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, India produced its best-ever Asian Games medal haul at that time, winning 107 medals.
That included 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze medals.
The 2026 Games are therefore being closely followed to see how India's final tally compares with its previous campaign.
Who are the Indian athletes to watch in the final days?
India's remaining medal hopes are spread across several sports.
The final stages include medal opportunities in hockey, cricket, archery, boxing, wrestling and other disciplines. India's men's cricket team is already assured of at least a silver medal after reaching the final. Reuters
The women's hockey final is also among the key Indian events on October 2. Olympics
What is India's position compared with other Asian countries?
The latest Day 14 table places India sixth:
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 156 | 71 | 64 | 291 |
| 2 | Japan | 61 | 79 | 79 | 219 |
| 3 | South Korea | 30 | 32 | 54 | 116 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 16 | 21 | 20 | 57 |
| 5 | Thailand | 13 | 11 | 15 | 39 |
| 6 | India | 12 | 25 | 34 | 71 |
Medal standings reported on October 2, 2026; the table can change as events conclude. The Indian Express
When will the Asian Games 2026 end?
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will conclude on October 4, 2026. The closing ceremony is scheduled for the same day. Wikipedia
India's final position and total medal count will therefore depend on results from the remaining events.
FAQs
How many medals has India won at the Asian Games 2026?
As of October 2, India has 71 medals: 12 gold, 25 silver and 34 bronze, placing the country sixth in the medal table. The Indian Express
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Wikipedia
What is India's ranking at the Asian Games 2026?
India is currently sixth in the medal standings as of October 2. The Indian Express
Can India's medal tally increase further?
Yes. The Games continue until October 4, with remaining medal events giving Indian athletes and teams further opportunities to add to the tally.