Asian Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth with 85 Medals
8 October 2026
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Asian Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth with 85 Medals
Context: The 20th Asian Games were held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. This was below India’s record haul at Hangzhou, but it kept India among Asia’s leading sporting nations.
1. Historical Background: India has participated in the Asian Games since the inaugural edition in 1951. At the previous Hangzhou Games, India had achieved a record 107 medals, including 28 gold. In Aichi-Nagoya, India again finished fourth, though with a smaller overall haul.
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India finished fourth at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals. Learn about India's performance in hockey, archery, and Olympic qualification.
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