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India clinches multiple medals at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan
26 September 2026
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India secured multiple medals across various disciplines at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan, improving its standing on the medals tally. Notable performances came from athletics, shooting, and long-distance running events.
Key Highlights
- India is placed at the 12th spot on the medals table with 24 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan, while China leads the tally.
- Sawan Barwal won a silver medal in the men's marathon, and Gulveer Singh upgraded his medal to silver in the men's 10,000m event.
- Baranica Elangovan registered a historic achievement by winning a bronze medal in the women's pole vault competition.
- Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh bagged gold in the mixed team 10m air pistol event, alongside multiple shooting and relay podium finishes.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Key Bodies
Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
Constitutional & Legal Context
Sports falls under Entry 33 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
Static GK Connection
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years, regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia.