The Asian Games 2026 is underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from Saturday, September 19. The 20th edition of the continental tournament will take place across Aichi and Nagoya, featuring some standout performers from 45 countries.
India also have a strong contingent with several exceptional talents. Hopes will be high as India finished with a record 107 medals in the previous edition of the Asian Games.
In this article, we will look at India’s medal tally and the winners across different sports and categories.
Asian Games 2026: Check India’s 🥇🥈🥉 Medal Tally and Winners List
With the main event set to start today after the opening ceremony, below is India’s medal tally.
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Country
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Total
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India
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Note: The medal tally will be updated according to the event schedule and ongoing results.
India Medal Winners Lists and Details in Aichi-Nagoya 2026
(To be updated as the main events start)
How Many Indian Athletes Are Participating in the Asian Games?
India has sent a total of 503 athletes to Aichi-Nagoya in Japan for the Asian Games 2026. This includes 269 male athletes and 234 female athletes.
Total Athletes: 503
Men: 269 athletes
Women: 234 athletes
This figure is slightly lower than the previous edition of the Asian Games, where 655 Indian athletes participated.
How Many Sports Will India Participate in at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
India will participate in 34 of the 43 sports listed in this year’s tournament. With athletics featuring most number of 70.
Key Sports Categories Included in India's Delegation:
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Athletics (Track & Field): Track sprints, hurdles, distance races, steeplechase, field throws (javelin, shot put, discus), and multi-event disciplines (decathlon).
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Racquet Sports: Badminton (singles, doubles, mixed, team events), Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Soft Tennis.
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Combat Sports & Martial Arts: Boxing, Freestyle & Greco-Roman Wrestling, Wushu, Kurash, and Judo.
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Team Sports: Men's & Women's Cricket (T20 format), Men's & Women's Field Hockey, Kabaddi.
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Precision & Target Sports: Shooting (10m, 25m, 50m air pistol/rifle & shotgun disciplines) and Archery (Recurve & Compound categories).
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Water & Aquatics: Swimming, Rowing, Canoe Slalom, and Canoe Sprint.
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Strength & Gymnastics: Weightlifting and Artistic Gymnastics.
Key Facts About Asian Games 2026
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Aspects
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Details
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Event
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20th Asian Games
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Official Name
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20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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Host Country
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Japan
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Main Host Areas
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Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City
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Start Date
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19 September 2026
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End Date
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4 October 2026
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Main Venue
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Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium
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Opening Ceremony
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19 September 2026
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Closing Ceremony
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4 October 2026
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It will be interesting to see if India can finally make it into the top 3 medal-winning countries and surpass its previous record of 107 medals.