India moved into sixth place in the Asian Games 2026 medal table on Friday, October 2, after a strong morning in Aichi-Nagoya. At 12:06 PM IST, India had 71 medals: 12 gold, 25 silver and 34 bronze. China remained well clear on top, followed by Japan and the Republic of Korea. The latest numbers can be followed through the live Asian Games medal table.
The count can move again before the day ends. Boxing, wrestling and the women’s hockey final remain among India’s major medal opportunities, so this is a live snapshot rather than the final Day 14 total.
Key Highlights
- India: 6th with 12 gold, 25 silver, 34 bronze and 71 medals.
- China: Leads with 156 gold and 291 medals.
- India began October 2 with 66 medals and added five by midday.
- Aichi-Nagoya 2026 runs from September 19 to October 4 across 43 sports.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Today: Where India Stands
India’s sixth-place position is driven by gold count, not total medals alone. Nations are ranked first by golds, then silvers and bronzes. India sits ahead of Iran because both have 12 gold medals, but India has 25 silvers compared with Iran’s 17.
The latest top six are China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Uzbekistan, Thailand and India. China had 291 medals, Japan 219 and Republic of Korea 116 at the same update.
India’s morning moved quickly:
- Women’s recurve archery delivered gold.
- Mixed and men’s recurve teams added two silvers.
- Nethra Kumanan won bronze in women’s dinghy sailing.
- Lovlina Borgohain then pushed India’s gold count to 12.
The official Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games website confirms the Games continue through October 4, leaving more room for movement in the standings.
Archery And Lovlina Borgohain Give India A Big October 2 Lift
The standout result came from India’s women’s recurve archery team. Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Anil Mohod defeated South Korea to win India’s first Asian Games gold in the event. India had never previously reached the women’s recurve team final at an Asian Games.
Kumkum then partnered Dhiraj Bommadevara in the mixed recurve final and took silver after defeat to China. Dhiraj later joined Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge for another silver in the men’s recurve team event.
Lovlina Borgohain supplied India’s second gold of the morning. On her 29th birthday, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist beat China’s Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women’s 75kg boxing final. It was her first Asian Games gold after silver at Hangzhou and made her the second Indian woman boxer, after Mary Kom, to win an Asian Games title. Nethra Kumanan’s women’s dinghy bronze added another medal from sailing.
Which India Medal Events Are Still Left Today?
India’s tally is not settled yet. Several medal events are scheduled after the midday update. The October 2 India schedule from Olympics.com lists boxing, wrestling, cycling and hockey among the major remaining competitions.
Events To Watch Next
- Parveen Hooda is due in the women’s 65kg boxing final against Chinese Taipei’s Chen Nien-Chin.
- Ankush Panghal has the men’s 80kg boxing final against Republic of Korea’s Kim Minseong.
- Sujeet Kalkal reached the men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling final, guaranteeing another medal.
- India’s women face China in the hockey final at 3:30 PM IST, with gold and direct LA 2028 Olympic qualification attached to the result.
Cycling and later wrestling sessions can also change the medal columns. The official programme lists 469 medal events across 43 sports, so the closing days remain packed.
How India’s 2026 Tally Compares With Hangzhou
India arrived in Japan carrying a high benchmark. At Hangzhou 2023, the country finished with a record 107 medals: 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze. The Sports Ministry’s official 2023 review records it as India’s best Asian Games medal haul.
Aichi-Nagoya has followed a different path. India sent 503 athletes, while competition spans dozens of disciplines and continues until October 4.
Two figures are worth tracking:
- Gold count: India had 12 by midday, compared with 28 at Hangzhou.
- Total medals: India had reached 71, while the record from Hangzhou stands at 107.
Keep checking the live medal table as boxing, wrestling, hockey, cricket and the remaining finals conclude. Bookmark this update and return after India’s major medal events for the latest rank and count.
FAQs
What Is India’s Rank In The Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Today?
India was sixth at 12:06 PM IST on October 2, with 12 gold medals helping it stay ahead of Iran in the live standings.
How Many Medals Has India Won At Asian Games 2026?
India had won 71 medals by the midday October 2 update: 12 gold, 25 silver and 34 bronze, with more finals still scheduled.
Who Won Gold For India On October 2?
The women’s recurve archery team won gold against South Korea, while boxer Lovlina Borgohain defeated China’s Bao Ziyi 5-0 for another gold.
Can India’s Medal Tally Change Again Today?
Yes. Boxing, wrestling and women’s hockey medal contests remain on October 2, so India’s gold, silver, bronze totals and ranking may change later.
When Will The Asian Games 2026 End?
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games run until October 4, 2026, leaving two competition days after October 2 for remaining finals and medal-table changes.
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