India Closes Asian Games in Fourth Spot with 85 Medals

New Delhi – The Indian squad wrapped up the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games in fourth place, bringing home a total of 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. While the finish secures India’s standing among the continent’s sporting powerhouses, the haul is down from the 106 medals, including 28 golds, that the nation collected in Hangzhou three years ago.

A strong finish helped narrow the gap, as India captured 11 gold medals in the final two days of competition. Archery emerged as a standout discipline, delivering several podium finishes and bolstering the overall count.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to commend the athletes, lauding their “determination, passion and remarkable sporting spirit.” He added that their performances brought “immense joy to the nation,” and extended personal congratulations to each medal winner.

For the Indian diaspora, the results reaffirm the country’s continued presence on Asia’s sporting stage, even as the team looks to build on the momentum for future multi‑sport events.