Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated: China Dominates on Day 6, India Climbs to 16 Medals
Stay updated with the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games medal tally as of September 24, 2026. China leads with an impressive 75 gold medals and a total of 118, while host nation Japan and South Korea secure their spots in the top three. Discover India's current standing at 14th place with 1 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze medals, making a total of 15.
The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, is well underway, and as of Thursday, September 24, 2026, the People's Republic of China has firmly established its dominance at the top of the medal standings. With a staggering performance across various disciplines, China's athletes are setting a high bar for the rest of Asia. The Games, which commenced on September 19, 2026, are witnessing intense competition as nations vie for continental glory in 43 sports. Seema Wins Bronze Medal At Asian Games 2026 in Women's 10,000m.
Current Medal Standings
China leads the pack with an impressive haul of 127 medals, including 78 gold, 29 silver, and 20 bronze. This strong showing puts them comfortably ahead as the competition progresses. Japan, the host nation, is currently in second place, showcasing a commendable performance on home soil with 90 medals, comprising 20 gold, 33 silver, and 37 bronze. The Republic of Korea rounds out the top three, having accumulated 50 medals, including 10 gold, 12 silver, and 28 bronze.
Several other nations are also making their presence felt in the prestigious event. Kazakhstan holds the fourth position with 26 medals, followed by Uzbekistan with 25 medals. Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Malaysia, Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea complete the top ten countries in the medal tally, demonstrating the widespread talent across the Asian continent. Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal Win Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Shooting Skeet Mixed Team.
Here is a detailed look at the top countries in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games medal tally, along with India's position as of September 24, 2026:
| Rank | NOC | Nation / Team | Gold (G) | Silver (S) | Bronze (B) | Total |
| 1 | CHN | People's Republic of China | 78 | 29 | 20 | 127 |
| 2 | JPN | Japan | 20 | 33 | 37 | 90 |
| 3 | KOR | Republic of Korea | 10 | 12 | 28 | 50 |
| 4 | KAZ | Kazakhstan | 8 | 8 | 9 | 25 |
| 5 | UZB | Uzbekistan | 6 | 12 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | IRI | Islamic Republic of Iran | 6 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | THA | Thailand | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | HKG | Hong Kong, China | 4 | 10 | 9 | 23 |
| 9 | PRK | Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | MAS | Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 11 | BRN | Bahrain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | KUW | Kuwait | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| = 13 | QAT | Qatar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| = 13 | TJK | Tajikistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 15 | IND | India | 1 | 6 | 9 | 16 |
India's Performance
Team India is currently positioned 15th in the overall standings, having secured a total of 16 medals. The Indian contingent has proudly bagged one gold, six silver, and nine bronze medals so far. Recent additions to India's tally include a bronze medal by Seema in Women's 10,000m, a silver medal by Roshibina Devi in the women's 60kg wushu final, and bronze medals from Satnam Singh and Salman Khan in the men's doubles sculls rowing event, as well as Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal in mixed team skeet shooting.
With several days of competition remaining until the closing ceremony on October 4, athletes will continue to push their limits, and the medal standings are expected to see further shifts as more events reach their thrilling conclusions.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 24, 2026 06:54 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
