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2026 Asian Games: India expands medal tally to 45

Overview

India has expanded its performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, increasing its total medal count to 45, consisting of four golds, 20 silvers, and 20 bronzes. This follows a ninth day of competition where the nation secured eight medals.

While the nation has fluctuated in the overall standings, moving from the top 10 to 12th place, several athletes have secured historic or record-breaking results. In shooting, Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet secured a gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event with an Asian record score of 484.6. More recently, Esha Singh added to the tally with a silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol individual final.

Kabaddi remains a major success, with both the men’s and women’s teams securing gold. Athletics has also contributed significantly, including Sawan Barwal’s historic silver in the men’s marathon, which set a new national record. In Kurash, Pincky Balhara secured a bronze medal in the women’s 78 kg event, marking India’s third-ever Asian Games medal in the discipline.

In field hockey, the Indian women’s team advanced to the semifinals after an unbeaten pool stage, highlighted by a 7-0 victory over Singapore. The team, which previously defeated Japan 3-1, is set to face South Korea in the semifinals.

Additionally, athletes from the Northern Railway contributed significantly to the national tally, securing 11 medals, including 10 golds. Notable gold medalists include Aman in wrestling, Pooja and Ashu Malik in kabaddi, Yashdeep Siwach in men’s hockey, and Renuka Thakur and Pratika Rawal in women’s cricket.

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India · Asian Games · Aichi-Nagoya · Japan · South Korea

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  • "The Indian men's kabaddi team defeated Thailand 66-28 in the semi-finals."

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    "The Indian men's kabaddi team is scheduled to play Thailand in the semi-finals."

    The first claim states the match against Thailand is scheduled for the semi-finals, while the second claim asserts the match has already been played and won.

  • "Sawan Barwal completed the marathon with a time of 2:11:36 or 2:11:37."

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    "Sawan Barwal won the silver medal in the men's marathon with a time of 2:11:37."

    The first claim states Sawan Barwal's marathon time was 2:11:37, whereas the second claim suggests it was 2:11:36 or 2:11:37.

  • "The Indian men's kabaddi team defeated Iran 40-34 to win the gold medal."

    vs

    "The Indian men's kabaddi team is scheduled to play Thailand in the semi-finals."

    The first claim states the Indian men's kabaddi team won the gold medal by defeating Iran, while the second claim states they are scheduled to play Thailand in the semi-finals.

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Northern Railway athletes win 11 medals at Asian Games 2026

    Fourteen Northern Railway athletes represented India at the 2026 Asian Games, winning 11 medals, including 10 gold medals across wrestling, kabaddi, hockey, cricket, and more.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Indian women’s hockey team reaches Asian Games semifinals

    The Indian women’s hockey team has reached the Asian Games 2026 semifinals after a 7-0 win over Singapore, setting up a clash against South Korea.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Indian athletes face rising injury setbacks at Asian Games

    Several Indian track and field athletes, including Yashas Palaksha, Jyothi Yarraji, and Praveen Chithravel, have withdrawn from the 2026 Asian Games due to various injuries.

  4. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet win Asian Games gold

    Indian shooters Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the 2026 Asian Games, setting a new Asian record with a score of 484.6.

  5. [SPORTS] 120 sources
    India secures multiple medals at 2026 Asian Games

    India secured multiple medals at the 2026 Asian Games, including historic marathon silver for Sawan Barwal and gold medals for both men's and women's kabaddi teams.

  6. [SPORTS] 78 sources
    India wins shooting gold and sets Asian record at 2026 Asian Games

    Indian shooters Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet Singh won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team at the 2026 Asian Games, setting a new Asian record of 484.6 points.

  7. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Manipur athletes represent India at 2026 Asian Games

    Manipur's Chief Minister and local sports associations have congratulated 36 Manipuri athletes and three coaches representing India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

  8. [SPORTS] 48 sources
    Asian Games 2026: India women's cricket reaches semifinals

    India's women's cricket team reached the Asian Games semifinals with an eight-wicket win over Japan. Pawan Sehrawat will now serve as India's flag-bearer for the opening ceremony.

  9. [SPORTS] 51 sources
    Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games face weather disruptions and typhoon concerns

    The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games face weather disruptions, including cancelled cricket matches and rescheduled rowing events, as Typhoon Dujuan approaches Japan.

  10. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Indian athletes face mixed developments ahead of 2026 Asian Games

    As the 2026 Asian Games approach, Indian runner Gulveer Singh targets medals while wushu player Divyanshi Chaudhary alleges harassment by her federation following her removal from the squad.

  11. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Asian Games 2026: Cricket knockout timings rescheduled

    The 2026 Asian Games in Japan will see men's cricket knockout matches moved 30 minutes earlier due to lack of floodlights, impacting the Indian team's schedule.

  12. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Indian athletes prepare for Asian Games and secure karate medals

    Indian athletes achieve success and prepare for major events, including CISF karate players winning silver in Jordan and cricket captain Shreyas Iyer preparing for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

  13. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    India announces fencing and women's cricket squads for 2026 Asian Games

    India has announced its fencing and women's cricket contingents for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, featuring top athletes like Bhavani Devi and Harmanpreet Kaur.

  14. [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Indian contingent receives send-off for 2026 Asian Games

    India's 503-member contingent for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan received a formal send-off in New Delhi, featuring star athletes in cricket, athletics, judo, and wrestling.

  15. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    India announces 492-athlete contingent for 2026 Asian Games

    India will send 492 athletes to the 2026 Asian Games under new top-six regional ranking criteria, while Riyadh prepares to host the 2026 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in December.

  16. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Saudi Arabia announces 144 athletes for Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

    Saudi Arabia will send 144 athletes to the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, focusing on 11 priority sports and new elite performance standards to maximize medal opportunities.

  17. [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Asian Games 2026 preparations intensify in Japan

    Preparations accelerate for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, featuring over 11,000 athletes. Nations like India, Nepal, and South Korea are finalizing squads and training for the multi-sport event.

  18. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    India approves 492-member contingent for 2026 Asian Games

    India's Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member contingent, including stars like Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

  19. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Gujarat to field record nine athletes for India's 2026 Asian Games

    Gujarat will send a record nine athletes plus a reserve to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, citing long‑term sports development under Modi and Chief Minister Patel.

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