by Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: India’s Latest News, Medals and Day 4 Updates
The Asian Games 2026 have entered an exciting phase in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with athletes from across Asia battling for medals in one of the continent’s biggest sporting events. For Indian fans, the opening days have already brought plenty to celebrate, particularly in shooting and mixed martial arts.
India has collected six medals so far: four silver and two bronze, with shooting responsible for five of those medals. The Indian women’s cricket team is also set to compete for gold, making September 22 an important day for India at the Asian Games.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally
The latest Asian Games 2026 medal tally has China at the top of the standings. China has won 23 gold, 10 silver and 5 bronze medals, giving it 38 medals overall.
Japan is currently second with 32 medals, while South Korea has 23. Kazakhstan and Thailand are also among the leading medal-winning nations.
India currently has:
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23 | 10 | 5 | 38 |
| Japan | 8 | 12 | 12 | 32 |
| South Korea | 5 | 3 | 15 | 23 |
| Kazakhstan | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Thailand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| India | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
The table is changing quickly as more medal events are completed, so the standings can move throughout the day.
India Asian Games Campaign Gets a Big Boost From Shooting
Shooting has emerged as India’s biggest medal-producing sport during the opening stages of the Asian Games 2026.
Himanshu Dhillon won silver in the men’s 10m air rifle individual event, while Rudrankksh Patil claimed bronze. The two shooters also joined 18-year-old Parth Mane to win silver in the men’s 10m air rifle team event.
India’s shooting medal count has now reached five.
Elavenil Valarivan has also featured prominently, helping India secure medals in the women’s 10m air rifle competition. The strong start has made shooting one of the biggest talking points in Indian sports news from the Games.
Historic MMA Medal for India
Another major moment came in mixed martial arts.
Suchika Tariyal won bronze, giving India its first medal in MMA at the Asian Games. MMA itself is making its Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya, with the competition being held under modified rules designed around athlete safety and broader sporting recognition.
Tariyal’s medal therefore became an important milestone for both Indian sport and the Asian Games competition.
India Women’s Cricket Team Eyes Gold
One of the biggest stories on September 22 is the Indian women’s cricket team, which faces Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match.
India reached the final after a strong tournament run and is looking to defend its Asian Games title. A victory would also give India its first gold medal of the Asian Games 2026.
Cricket is expected to attract significant attention from Indian fans, with the women’s final becoming one of the day’s biggest sporting events.
What Else Is Happening for India Today?
There is plenty more action on the September 22 schedule.
Indian athletes are competing in shooting, badminton, wushu, boxing, hockey, kabaddi, swimming, fencing, karate, table tennis and other games.
In badminton, India’s teams face Japan in the quarterfinals. Shooting also presents another medal opportunity, with Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane competing in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
The Indian men’s hockey team is also scheduled to face Sri Lanka, while the men’s kabaddi team takes on South Korea.
Asian Games 2026: Why India’s Medal Count Could Change Quickly
The opening days have shown that India’s medal challenge is coming from several different sports rather than a single discipline.
Shooting has provided the largest share so far, while MMA has delivered a historic first. Cricket, badminton, wushu, hockey, kabaddi and other events provide additional opportunities as the competition moves forward.
With the Asian Games medal tally 2026 updated after every completed medal event, Indian supporters will be watching closely for India’s first gold and further movement up the standings.
The Asian Games 2026 continue until October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. With several major events still ahead, India’s medal tally is expected to change significantly as the Games progress.
Asian Games 2026 Latest Update
As of the latest available update on September 22, India has 6 medals: 4 silver and 2 bronze. Shooting has contributed five medals, while Suchika Tariyal’s MMA bronze represents a historic achievement for India.
The women’s cricket final is now one of the biggest immediate medal opportunities for India, with the country chasing its first gold of the Games.
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