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Asian Games: India finish fourth with 85 medals, their second-best haul ever

India won 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze in Aichi–Nagoya. China topped the table with 341 medals; the next Games are in Doha in 2030.

By Rational Times Sports Desk Nagoya · · 1 min read

The 20th Asian Games closed in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, 4 October, with India fourth on the medal table. India won 85 medals — 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze — its second-largest haul at an Asian Games, behind only Hangzhou 2023, Onmanorama reported.

The top of the table

RankTeamGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1China1698983341
2Japan839591269
3South Korea—
4India21273785

Source: Onmanorama, 4 October 2026. “—” = not reported in our source.

Stand-out performers

Neeru Dhanda and Kumkum Mohod were India’s most decorated athletes, with three medals each — two gold and a silver. Neeru Dhanda carried India’s flag at the closing ceremony.

The next Asian Games will be held in Doha, Qatar, in 2030.

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Sources

  1. Onmanorama — Asian Games officially conclude; India cherish fourth-place finish (4 October)
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