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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with and felicitated Indian athletes on October 15 after the latter’s participation in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India emerged fourth in the medal table, having won 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.
India secured fourth place at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), achieving its second-best-ever result. Dominant disciplines included Archery, Shooting, Boxing, and team sports, plus a historic Weightlifting silver.
During the meeting, the athletes gifted Modi with their autographed jerseys, an autographed hockey stick and a shawl. The meeting celebrated the achievements of Indian athletes, coaches and support staff who had participated in various sports during the 2026 Asian Games, which took place between September 19 and October 4.
Though the number of medals won by India is lower than that of its record-winning 106 medals won in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, the 2026 performance is India’s second-best medal performance at the tournament so far. India also retains its place among Asia’s top five nations in sport.
Our Asian Games champions have made the Tricolour fly high! Their achievements show what passion, perseverance and belief can achieve. https://t.co/m3gOPecQCo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2026
India Wins 21 Gold Medals At Asian Games 2026
India earned its 21 gold medals through individual efforts and team efforts. Archery was the dominant discipline in terms of gold medals with five titles, followed by shooting and boxing with three each, and wrestling with two gold medals.
Team competitions were another significant part of India’s performance at the Asian Games. Men’s and women’s cricket, men’s and women’s kabaddi, as well as men’s and women’s hockey teams won gold medals.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. (Source: DD News)
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2026
The performance of the Indian hockey teams at the Asian Games was particularly remarkable. Both men’s and women’s teams managed to earn gold medals at the tournament.
The men’s hockey team won by beating the team of Malaysia 5-1. In the women’s team hockey final match, the Indian team won 1-0 against China.
The gold medal of the Indian men’s hockey team made them qualified for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Women’s team ended a 44-year period of waiting for the gold.
#WATCH | Delhi: Interacting with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026, PM Narendra Modi says, “The youth of our nation look to you for more than just sports inspiration because the role of sports extends far beyond the playing field. Sports teach us discipline. They show us how to remain steadfast in the pursuit of a goal and how to adapt to changing circumstances. Through sports, these lessons become an integral part of our daily lives. This sportsman spirit serves us throughout our entire lives…”(Video source: DD)
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2026
Silver Medals In Athletics, Weightlifting And Other Sports
India won 27 silver medals, with athletics accounting for a large share of the country’s overall medal tally. The sport produced 24 medals in total, including nine silver and 14 bronze medals.
Shooting was another major contributor, earning 15 medals overall, including eight silver. Archery added two silver medals, while wrestling contributed two more.
Weightlifting also delivered an important result. India won a silver medal in the sport, marking its first Asian Games weightlifting medal in 28 years. The achievement was among the notable milestones of the Indian campaign.
VIDEO | Delhi: Asian Games 2026 medallists leave from hotel ITC Maurya to meet PM Narendra Modi.(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/3h0N0bkpXR
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 15, 2026
Squash contributed two silver medals, while sailing and wushu also added to the country’s tally. These results reflected India’s strength across a range of individual and team disciplines.
Bronze Medals Bring Breakthrough Results For India
India finished the Games with 37 bronze medals, including several important results in disciplines where the country was looking to expand its presence.
Athletics delivered 14 bronze medals, while shooting added four. Boxing and wrestling contributed three and two bronze medals respectively, while archery added two.
India also won its first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts (MMA). The country secured maiden medals in soft tennis and rowing, while athletes also earned medals in disciplines such as kurash, sepak takraw and table tennis.
These results highlighted the growing range of sports in which Indian athletes are becoming competitive at the continental level.
