India end Asian Games 2026 with five golds on final day, finish fourth with 85 medals
Golds in archery, golf, cricket, wrestling and hockey lifted India to fourth place on the medal table with 21 golds, 27 silvers and 37 bronzes.
Indian athletes delivered a strong performance on the final day of the 2026 Asian Games, adding five gold medals to the country's tally. With them, India moved up to fourth place on the medal table.
India won a total of 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. China, Japan and South Korea are first, second and third respectively, ahead of India. The five golds helped India overtake Uzbekistan and take fourth place. India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games was highly successful.
The day began with archery, where India won its first gold of these Games. Kumkum Mohod made history by winning the women's individual recurve event.
Golf followed, with a fine display from Pranavi Urs. She won gold for India in the women's individual stroke play. She did not stop there: Pranavi also won a silver medal for the country with the women's team.
Cricket brought gold too. In the men's final, India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to take the gold medal. India had also won gold at the 2024 Asian Games.
In wrestling, young grappler Aman Sehrawat put in an outstanding performance in the men's 57 kg freestyle to give the country another gold. In the same sport, Anant Panghal won silver and Deepak Punia won bronze, adding to India's medal count.
In hockey, the Indian men's team once again recorded a golden win. In the final, India beat Malaysia 5-1 to win the gold medal. With this victory, the Indian hockey team has qualified directly for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Success in archery, golf, cricket, wrestling and hockey made the final day a memorable one for India.
