Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Country-Wise Medals, India's Tally & Live Updates
The 20th Asian Games are underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. China leads the medal table, while India opened its gold account on 22 September with the women's cricket title, taking its tally to 7 medals (1 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze).
The Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally records the gold, silver and bronze medals won by countries at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) in Japan. The Games run from 19 September to 4 October 2026 and feature 43 sports, 71 disciplines and 469 medal events. The table ranks nations by gold medals first, then silver, then bronze.
For UPSC aspirants, the Asian Games are a recurring Prelims current-affairs theme — host cities, debut sports, India's record performances and the governing body (Olympic Council of Asia) are all fair game.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally (Country-Wise)
The table below shows the latest published country-wise standings (end of competition on 21 September 2026). India's row has been updated to include the women's cricket gold won on 22 September.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 23 | 10 | 5 | 38 |
| 2 | Japan (Host) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 32 |
| 3 | South Korea | 5 | 3 | 15 | 23 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | Thailand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Hong Kong, China | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | India* | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | Macao, China | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Myanmar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Uzbekistan | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Kuwait | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Indonesia | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 14 | Iraq | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | Jordan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | Lebanon | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 17 | Singapore | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | Qatar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Cambodia | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 20 | Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 21 | Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 23 | Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 24 | Philippines | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 26 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 27 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 | Tajikistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The medal table changes after every final. *India's row includes the women's cricket gold (22 September). Other countries' figures reflect the last published standings and will shift as the 22 September results are added — treat this as a provisional, ongoing tally, not the final standings.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Highlights
- China tops the table with 23 gold, 10 silver and 5 bronze (38 medals), continuing its dominance — it has led every Asian Games medal table since 1982.
- Japan, the host nation, is second with 8 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze (32 medals).
- South Korea is third with 5 gold, 3 silver and 15 bronze.
- Kazakhstan has 4 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze.
- India now has 7 medals — 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze — after the women's cricket team defended its title.
- Indonesia has 7 medals, including 6 bronze, but no gold yet.
- Several nations, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, were yet to enter the medal table at the last update.
India in Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally
India's campaign has been powered by shooting, which contributed five of the first six medals. On 22 September 2026, the women's cricket team delivered India's first gold of the Games.
| Medal | Number |
|---|---|
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 4 |
| Bronze | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
India's Medal Winners at Asian Games 2026
| Medal | Athlete(s) | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | India Women's Cricket Team | Cricket | Women's T20 (Final vs Sri Lanka) |
| 🥈 Silver | Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar, Vidarsa K Vinod | Shooting | Women's 10m Air Rifle Team |
| 🥈 Silver | Elavenil Valarivan | Shooting | Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual |
| 🥈 Silver | Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane | Shooting | Men's 10m Air Rifle Team |
| 🥈 Silver | Himanshu Dhillon (252.4) | Shooting | Men's 10m Air Rifle Individual |
| 🥉 Bronze | Rudrankksh Patil (230.9) | Shooting | Men's 10m Air Rifle Individual |
| 🥉 Bronze | Suchika Tariyal | Mixed Martial Arts | Women's Traditional 60kg |
22 September Update: India Wins First Gold
- Women's cricket gold: India beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final to defend the title won at Hangzhou 2023.
- India posted 216/3 — a new Asian Games record, surpassing Hong Kong's 202/4 from Hangzhou 2023. Smriti Mandhana (79), Shafali Verma (48) and Richa Ghosh (49* off 22 balls) led the batting.
- Indian spinners shared nine wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 in 15.4 overs.
- Near miss in shooting: Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final with 376.3.
- Swimming: The men's 4x100m medley relay quartet qualified seventh-fastest (3:40.41) for the final.
- Karate & Wushu: Chetan Bhatt lost the men's 84kg kumite bronze bout; Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi finished ninth in women's nanquan–nandao.
India's early medals tell a familiar story — shooting remains the most reliable engine of India's Asian Games campaigns, while team sports like cricket convert favourite status into gold. For aspirants, the firsts — India's debut MMA medal, a record team total — are exactly what Prelims likes to test. — Legacy IAS Faculty
Which Country is Leading the Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally?
China leads the Asian Games 2026 medal tally with 23 gold medals. Japan follows with 8 gold, South Korea with 5 and Kazakhstan with 4. Because the table is ordered by gold medals first, a country's total medal count alone does not decide its position — Indonesia, for instance, has 7 medals but ranks below countries with a single gold.
Asian Games 2026 Host Country
Japan is hosting the 20th Asian Games, officially titled the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Competitions are spread across venues in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya. The Opening Ceremony was held on 19 September 2026, and the Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
This is Japan's third time hosting the Asian Games, after Tokyo (1958) and Hiroshima (1994).
How is the Asian Games Medal Tally Calculated?
The medal tally follows the International Olympic Committee convention. Countries are ranked in this order:
- Number of gold medals
- Number of silver medals (used if golds are tied)
- Number of bronze medals (used if golds and silvers are tied)
If nations remain tied on all three, they share the rank and are listed alphabetically. The Total column is simply Gold + Silver + Bronze.
Asian Games 2026: Key Facts for UPSC Prelims
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Edition | 20th Asian Games (XX Asian Games) |
| Host | Aichi Prefecture & Nagoya, Japan |
| Dates | 19 September – 4 October 2026 |
| Sports / Disciplines / Events | 43 / 71 / 469 |
| Governing Body | Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), headquartered in Kuwait City |
| Debut Sport | Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) |
| First Asian Games | New Delhi, 1951 |
| India at Hangzhou 2023 | 106 medals (28 G, 38 S, 40 B) — 4th place, first 100+ haul |
| Next Editions | Doha 2030, Riyadh 2034 |
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally FAQs
Q1. What is the Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally?
It is the country-wise record of gold, silver and bronze medals won at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Q2. Which country is leading the Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally?
China leads with 23 gold medals and 38 medals in total, as per the latest published standings.
Q3. How many medals has India won at the Asian Games 2026?
As of 22 September 2026, India has won 7 medals — 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
Q4. What was India's first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026?
The women's cricket team won India's first gold, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final on 22 September 2026.
Q5. Who won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in MMA?
Suchika Tariyal won bronze in the women's traditional 60kg category — India's first Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts, which debuted at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Q6. When are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
From 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Key Takeaways
- The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026, with 469 medal events across 43 sports.
- China leads the medal table with 23 gold (38 total), followed by hosts Japan and South Korea.
- India's tally stands at 7 medals (1 G, 4 S, 2 B); shooting has contributed five of them.
- The women's cricket team won India's first gold with a record 216/3 and a 147-run win over Sri Lanka.
- Suchika Tariyal won India's first-ever Asian Games MMA medal, as MMA made its debut in 2026.
- Medal rankings are decided by gold first, then silver and bronze — not by total medals.
