Roughly two thirds of the way through the Games, India’s campaign looks very different from the shooting-only start we described in our Day 2 medal tally report. The count has climbed from six to well over forty, and the four team golds that anchored India’s Hangzhou 2023 result are back on the board.
India’s Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally
| As of | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 morning (Sep 21) | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — |
| After Day 9 (Sep 28) | 4 | 16 | 17 | 37 | 8th–12th |
| Day 10 reports (Sep 29) | 4–5 | 20–21 | 21 | 45–47 | 11th |
Live tallies differ between outlets because results are updated at different times and some events are still being confirmed. We have shown the range rather than pick one source; the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 results page is the final word.
The Four Golds So Far
| # | Athlete / Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India women’s cricket team | Women’s cricket — beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final |
| 2 | Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh | Mixed team 10m air pistol — Asian record 484.6 |
| 3 | India women’s kabaddi team | Final vs Iran (37–34) |
| 4 | India men’s kabaddi team | Final vs Iran (40–34) |
A fifth gold was reported on Day 10: Neeru Dhanda in the women’s trap individual, with Neeru, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer adding a silver in the women’s trap team event, according to Business Standard’s medal list. Other tallies published earlier that day had not yet included it, which is one reason the totals above are a range.
Standout Medals Beyond the Golds
Mirabai Chanu’s weightlifting silver (women’s 49kg) ended India’s 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal, the last having been Karnam Malleswari’s bronze in 1998.
Seema Kumari’s bronze in the women’s 10,000m was reported as India’s first medal in the event in 16 years, and Baranica Elangovan’s bronze in the women’s pole vault was described as historic for Indian athletics.
In squash, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh each picked up singles silvers, and Murali Sreeshankar took silver in the long jump. The javelin was less kind: Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga took the gold. Shooting has continued to deliver across rifle and pistol events, and Suchika Tariyal’s MMA bronze from Day 2 remains India’s first ever in that sport at the Games.
The Medal Table at the Top
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 135 | 53 | 46 | 234 |
| Japan | 41 | 68 | 63 | 172 |
| South Korea | 21 | 26 | 44 | 91 |
Top-three figures as reported by Business Standard on September 29. An earlier update on September 28 had China on 123 gold and 214 medals in total.
Why India’s Rank Looks Low
India’s medal count is healthy, but the Asian Games table ranks by gold medals first. India have collected far more silver and bronze than gold so far, which is why a 45-plus tally still sits outside the top ten on some tables. Every additional gold moves India up faster than several silvers would.
Context matters too. India won a record 107 medals at Hangzhou 2023 — 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze — and finished fourth. With the Games running until October 4, reaching that total would need a very large final stretch, so a more realistic goal for the closing days is improving the gold count and the table position.
What to Watch in the Final Days
The remaining schedule leans heavily on India’s stronger disciplines: more athletics finals, the men’s cricket knockout rounds and hockey matches. The hockey tournaments carry extra weight because both winners qualify directly for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. For the full contingent and fixtures see our guide to India’s Asian Games 2026 schedule and squad, and for the women’s cricket gold read our final report.
Asian Games 2026: The Essentials
| Edition | 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) |
| Host | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan |
| Dates | September 19 – October 4, 2026 |
| India at Hangzhou 2023 | 107 medals (28G, 38S, 41B), 4th place |
| Broadcast (India) | Sony Sports Network · SonyLIV |
Medal counts compiled from Business Standard, myKhel, Yahoo Sports and Vajiram & Ravi reporting dated September 28–29, 2026. Live tallies change by the hour and sources disagree; check the official Games results for confirmed numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has India won at the Asian Games 2026?
India had 37 medals (4 gold, 16 silver, 17 bronze) after Day 9, and reports on September 29 put the total at 45 to 47 after Day 10, depending on the source.
How many gold medals has India won?
Four are confirmed across sources: women’s cricket, mixed team 10m air pistol, and women’s and men’s kabaddi. Business Standard reports a fifth, Neeru Dhanda’s women’s trap gold on Day 10.
Where does India rank on the medal table?
Between 8th and 12th depending on the source and time; the latest report we saw had India 11th. Ranking is by gold medals first.
Who leads the medal table?
China, well ahead of Japan and South Korea.
When do the Asian Games 2026 end?
October 4, 2026.
Can India beat its Hangzhou 2023 record of 107 medals?
It looks unlikely with the Games in their final week, but improving the gold count and finishing higher on the table remain realistic aims.