Asian Games 2026: India finish 4th with 85 medals in Aichi-Nagoya
Why in the news
The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, came to a close on 4 October 2026. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals, its second-best tally at the Games.
Key facts
- India’s tally: 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.
- Rank: 4th; India stayed ahead of Uzbekistan (also 21 gold) because it won more silver medals.
- Comparison: the haul is lower than the 106 medals won at Hangzhou 2022 but is still India’s second-best Asian Games performance.
- Closing ceremony: held at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium; shooter Neeru Dhanda, who won two golds and a silver, was India’s flag bearer.
- Next host: Doha, Qatar (2030); the torch and flag were handed over to Qatari officials.
- Final-day silvers: Antim Panghal in women’s 53 kg freestyle wrestling, and the women’s golf team of Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs and Diksha Dagar.
Top of the medal table
| 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 |
About the 2026 Asian Games
The 2026 edition was hosted jointly by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan and ran for more than two weeks, with events in 43 disciplines. India’s golds came from sports such as cricket, hockey, wrestling, archery and golf.
Exam angle
- Edition and host: 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya (Japan), 2026.
- India: 4th place, 85 medals (21-27-37); best ever remains Hangzhou 2022 (106).
- Flag bearer at closing: Neeru Dhanda (shooting); next host: Doha 2030.