Asian Games 2026: PM meets Indian contingent after 85-medal haul
Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s contingent for the 2026 Asian Games on 15 October 2026 and praised the athletes for their 85-medal performance in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Key facts
- Medal tally: 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze; India finished fourth.
- Women athletes won 38 medals, including 11 golds.
- Hockey: men’s and women’s teams both won gold; the women’s title ended a 44-year wait.
- Archery: five golds, the most for India from any sport.
- Kabaddi: golds in both men’s and women’s events.
- Marathon: India’s first success in the event since 1982; weightlifting returned a medal after 28 years.
| Edition | Gold | Total medals | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou | 28 | 106 | 4th |
| Aichi-Nagoya 2026 | 21 | 85 | 4th |
About the 2026 Asian Games
The Games were held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. India also won maiden Asian Games medals in mixed martial arts, soft tennis and some sailing events. The gold medals in hockey and cricket for both men and women qualified these sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Exam angle
- Remember the tally: 85 medals, 21 gold, fourth place.
- Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan; India’s record haul remains 106 medals at Hangzhou.
- Women’s hockey gold ended a 44-year wait.