India has earned 15 medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan—1 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze—as of 24 September 2026. Shooting has been the source of success, while the women's cricket team brought the country its first gold. More medal events are still to come. India's count is expected to grow.
How Many Medals Has India Won at the Asian Games 2026?
India has earned 15 medals—1 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze—as of 24 September 2026.
| Medal | Count |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 6 |
| Bronze | 8 |
| Total | 15 |
The medal tally shows India is becoming stronger in many sports. Shooting gave the medals, while cricket gave the biggest news.
Meet the Indian Athletes on the Podium
| Sport & Event | Athlete/Team | Medal | Date |
| Women's T20 | India Women's Cricket Team | Gold | 22 Sep |
| Shooting – Women's 10m Air Rifle Team | Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa Vinod | Silver | 20 Sep |
| Shooting – Women's 10m Air Rifle | Elavenil Valarivan | Silver | 20 Sep |
| Shooting – Men's 10m Air Rifle Team | Rudrankksh Patil, Parth Mane, Himanshu Dhillon | Silver | 21 Sep |
| Shooting – Men's 10m Air Rifle | Himanshu Dhillon | Silver | 21 Sep |
| Weightlifting – Women's 49kg | Mirabai Chanu | Silver | 23 Sep |
| Wushu – Women's Sanda 60kg | Naorem Roshibina Devi | Silver | 24 Sep |
| Shooting – Men's 10m Air Rifle | Rudrankksh Patil | Bronze | 21 Sep |
| Shooting – Women's Skeet Team | Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan, Parinaaz Dhaliwal | Bronze | 22 Sep |
| Shooting – Men's Skeet Team | Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan, Bhavtegh Singh Gill | Bronze | 22 Sep |
| MMA – Women's Traditional 60kg | Suchika Tariyal | Bronze | 21 Sep |
| Soft Tennis – Men's Singles | Jay Meena | Bronze | 23 Sep |
| Men's badminton team | India Men's Badminton Team | Bronze | 23 Sep |
| Rowing – Men's Double Sculls | Rowing – Men's Double Sculls | Bronze | 24 Sep |
| Shooting – Mixed Skeet Team | Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Parinaaz Dhaliwal | Bronze | 24 Sep |
Shooting
Shooting has become the main medal-winning sport for India in the Games. Elavenil Valarivan won both an individual and a team silver while Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon added results that helped the overall count. The mixed skeet team also added a bronze medal on 24 September.
Cricket
The women's cricket team won the Asian Games title again by beating Sri Lanka. The win brought India's first gold medal of the Games and was one of the most important moments of the event.
Wushu
Naorem Roshibina Devi continued her performance at continental events by winning silver in the women's 60kg sanda event after reaching the final in the competition.
Weightlifting
Mirabai Chanu added another international medal to her career by winning silver in the women's 49kg category, showing her ability to perform on the biggest stages.
The Gold Medal Moment
India's first gold came through the women's cricket team, which beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final. Smriti Mandhana scored 79, which helped India's innings, while Shafali Verma started strongly and Richa Ghosh finished the innings well.
India scored 216/3. The bowlers made Sri Lanka score only 69, winning the match and the second Asian Games women's cricket title in a row.
India's Medals by Sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Shooting | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Cricket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wushu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MMA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Soft tennis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Badminton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 |
Shooting alone has given more than half of India's medals, while cricket has given the only gold. The rest of the medals show that many sports are doing well.
Stories of Grit Behind the Medals
Smriti Mandhana’s Match-Winning Knock
Mandhana's 79 set the stage for India's big win in the women's cricket final. The innings made the title match a performance and brought India its first gold of the Games.
Elavenil Valarivan’s Double Podium Finish
Elavenil showed both accuracy and teamwork, getting two silver medals in the women's 10m air rifle events and becoming one of India's best performers.
Mirabai Chanu’s Consistent Excellence
Another silver added to Mirabai's reputation as one of India's most reliable weightlifters, adding another important chapter to an already great career.
Roshibina’s Continued Success
Naorem Roshibina Devi showed again that she can perform well under pressure by reaching the women's sanda final and getting another Asian Games silver.
What's Next for India at the Asian Games 2026
Many big chances to win medals are still left before the Games finish on 4 October.
Athletes and Sports to Watch
- Boxing: More matches are coming.
- Kabaddi: More group matches and medal matches are ahead.
- Shooting: More finals in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events are still to come.
- Athletics: More medal events are starting in a few days.
- Wrestling: Many strong medal chances are still to come.
These upcoming events include remaining medal events that will determine India's final medal count.
Asian Games 2026 at a Glance
- Dates: 19 September – 4 October 2026
- Host: Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan
- Sports: 43
- Medal Events: 469
- Contingent: Around 500 athletes
A Salute to India's Athletes
India's opening days in Aichi-Nagoya have had great wins, big performances, and medals in many sports. Shooting has been very consistent, cricket has won gold, and athletes in different sports keep the campaign going.
With several days of competition left, the medal count is expected to change as more final events happen, making the week one of the most important times for India's Asian Games journey.
FAQs
How many medals has India won at the Asian Games 2026?
India has won 15 medals—1 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze—as of 24 September 2026.
Which sport has won the most medals for India?
Shooting is the sport that has given the most medals to India, with eight medals so far.
Who won India's gold medal?
The women's cricket team won the first gold for India by beating Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 final.
Which athletes have stood out so far?
Elavenil Valarivan has been one of the performers for India with two silver medals, while shooters in various events have contributed the most to the medal count.
When do the Asian Games 2026 end?
The Games end on 4 October 2026 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan.
Which sports could add medals for India?
Boxing, athletics, wrestling, kabaddi, and more shooting events are among the sports with remaining medal events in the Games.
