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Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Live Standings & India's Performance
The 20th Asian Games 2026 has officially kicked off in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running from September 19 to October 4, 2026. With 45 countries competing across 43 sports and 469 medal events, the competition is fierce. For Indian sports fans and competitive exam aspirants tracking current affairs, staying updated with the Asian Games 2026 medal tally is essential.
India entered the 2026 edition aiming to surpass its historic 107-medal haul from the 2022 Hangzhou Games. Below is the live, updated medal table highlighting the top-performing nations and India's current position.
Live Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally (As of September 21)
China has taken an early lead in the tournament, while India has successfully opened its account on the very first day of medal events.
1. People's Republic of China
- Gold: 13
- Silver : 6
- Bronze: 3
- Total: 22
- Gold: 6
- Silver: 8
- Bronze: 7
- Total: 21
- Gold: 04
- Silver: 03
- Bronze: 09
- Total: 16
- Gold: 04
- Silver: 0
- Bronze: 03
- Total: 7
- Gold: 3
- Silver: 1
- Bronze: 0
- Total: 4
- Gold: 0
- Silver: 3
- Bronze: 1
- Total: 4
(Note: The medal tally is continuously updated as events conclude.)
India's Medal Winners at Asian Games 2026
India's campaign started strong with the shooting contingent delivering the first podium finishes on Sunday, September 20.
Silver Medal - Women's 10m Air Rifle Team: The trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod won India's first medal of the 2026 games, finishing second behind China with a combined score of 1898.0 points.
Silver Medal - Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual: Elavenil Valarivan secured her second silver of the day in the individual category.
Key Highlights & Assured Medals for India
Beyond the confirmed medals, Indian athletes are making significant strides across various disciplines early in the tournament:
Women's Cricket Dominance: The Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team stormed into the gold medal match by thrashing Bangladesh by 114 runs in the semi-final. Opener Shafali Verma made history by becoming the first woman to score a century at the Asian Games, propelling India to 195/4. India will face Sri Lanka for the gold.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): Making its Asian Games debut, MMA has already brought good news for India. Suchika Tariyal entered the semi-finals in the women's 60kg traditional category, officially assuring India of at least a bronze medal.
Table Tennis & Hockey: The Indian men's table tennis team blanked Indonesia 3-0 in the group stage. Meanwhile, the women's hockey team took a commanding 8-0 lead against Uzbekistan by half-time in their opening Pool B match.
Star Athletes Missing from the 2026 Contingent
While new stars are emerging, India is competing without a few notable champions from the previous edition. Competitive exam candidates should note these absences for sports current affairs:
Neeraj Chopra (Javelin): Withdrew in late August due to an ankle injury sustained during a Diamond League meeting.
Nikhat Zareen (Boxing): The two-time World champion failed to qualify after losing in the national trials.
Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling): Her comeback following the Paris Olympics ended in the semi-finals of the national trials in the 53kg category.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The 20th Asian Games are being hosted in Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya, Japan. This is the third time Japan has hosted the games, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994.
How many medals did India win in the last Asian Games?
India achieved its best-ever performance at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games (held in 2023), winning a total of 107 medals, which included 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze.
Where can I watch the Asian Games 2026 live in India?
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are being broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network television channels (Sony Sports Ten 1 to 5). Viewers can also live stream the events digitally on the SonyLIV app and website.
Which sports have been newly added to the 2026 Asian Games?
The 2026 edition introduces several new disciplines, including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Freestyle BMX, Padel, Surfing, and Teqball.
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