Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Updates Day 12: India Crosses 50 Medals with Double Archery Gold
India climbed to 9th position in the Asian Games 2026 medal tally on Day 12. Powered by double gold in archery, the nation reached 56 overall medals. China continues to lead the leaderboard.
The Indian team made an impressive progress at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Day 12 (September 30th). The country recorded a total medal tally of 59 medals including 10 golds, 21 silvers, and 28 bronze medals.
As per the rankings of the Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC), India stood 9th overall on the back of its strong showing in compound archery.
Indian archers grabbed two consecutive golds in the mixed team and women’s team events, sparking high hope for a gold medal hattrick across compound disciplines before the final whistle.
What is Total Asian Games India Medal Tally on Day 12 (Sept 30)?
Day 12 proved to be a golden morning for the Indian contingent. The overall table reflects strong progress across multiple disciplines:
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Gold Medals (10): Anchored by wins in the Archery Women's Compound Team, Mixed Compound Team, Men's Compound Team, and Shooting Mixed Trap Team.
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Silver Medals (21): Strong showing across athletics, shooting, squash, and team events.
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Bronze Medals (28): Boosted by Priya Ghanghas (Women's 60kg Boxing) and solid performances in squash and combat sports.
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Overall Position (7th): India moves into 7th place, crossing 59 total medals on Day 12.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Standings (Top 10 Nations)
| Rank | Nation | Gold 🥇 | Silver 🥈 | Bronze 🥉 | Total |
| 1 | People's Republic of China | 143 | 63 | 49 | 255 |
| 2 | Japan | 45 | 71 | 67 | 183 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | 24 | 27 | 45 | 96 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 14 | 17 | 13 | 44 |
| 5 | Thailand | 12 | 9 | 12 | 33 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 11 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | India | 10 | 21 | 28 | 59 |
| 8 | Islamic Republic of Iran | 10 | 16 | 11 | 37 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 9 | 14 | 25 | 48 |
| 10 | DPR Korea | 7 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
(Data source: Official AINAGOC Day 12 updated standings)
Asian Games 2026 Day 12 Result: Archery Double Gold Surge India Medal Tally
The Indian contingent in archery maintained their dominance on the continent at the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games. The group consisting of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep, and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the first prize in the women’s compound event.
Very soon Chikitha along with Sahil Jadhav grabbed the gold medal in the mixed compound team event by beating South Korea.
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Gold Medal in Women's Compound Archery: India def. China (238–234)
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Gold Medal in Mixed Compound Archery: India def. South Korea (157–157, shoot-off)
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Shooting Gold: Kynan Chenai and Neeru Dhanda clinched gold in the Mixed Trap Team event.
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Boxing Bronze Medal: Priya Ghanghas secured a bronze medal in the Women's 60kg semi-final.
Follow along with Asian Games 2026 India's schedule today to stay updated with all the upcoming sports events on Day 12 featuring Indian athletes.
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