Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated: India Occupy 12th Spot, China Breach 200-Mark
Stay updated with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 medal tally as of September 27, 2026. China leads convincingly with 119 gold and 205 total medals, followed by hosts Japan with 37 gold and 157 total medals, and South Korea in third with 21 gold and 83 total medals.
China has reinforced its dominance at the Asian Games by becoming the first contingent to breach the 200-medal threshold, consolidating an unassailable lead atop the standings. Meanwhile, India remains in 12th position despite expanding its overall haul to 37 medals, as a relatively modest gold count keeps the nation outside the continental top ten. Sarvesh Anil Kushare Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men's High Jump.
India Remains Firm in 12th
India’s total tally rose to 37 medals—comprising four gold, 16 silver, and 17 bronze. Despite possessing a higher aggregate medal count than several nations positioned above them, including Thailand (26), Bahrain (13), and Malaysia (16), official table rankings prioritise gold-medal volume.
India sits just behind Hong Kong, China, who occupy 11th spot with five golds. Silver and bronze contributions have come steadily across shooting, athletics, and rowing, but converting podium finishes into gold remains the deciding factor in whether India can climb towards the top tier.
| Rank | NOC | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | CHN | People's Republic of China | 119 | 48 | 38 | 205 |
| 2 | JPN | Japan | 37 | 62 | 58 | 157 |
| 3 | KOR | Republic of Korea | 21 | 23 | 39 | 83 |
| 4 | UZB | Uzbekistan | 10 | 17 | 11 | 38 |
| 5 | KAZ | Kazakhstan | 9 | 10 | 21 | 40 |
| 6 | THA | Thailand | 9 | 7 | 10 | 26 |
| 7 | BRN | Bahrain | 8 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | IRI | Islamic Republic of Iran | 7 | 14 | 8 | 29 |
| 9 | PRK | Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 | MAS | Malaysia | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 11 | HKG | Hong Kong, China | 5 | 12 | 15 | 32 |
| 12 | IND | India | 4 | 16 | 17 | 37 |
China Extends Continental Monopoly
The Chinese delegation continues to dominate the competition, taking its overall medal count past the double-century mark to 205. With 119 gold, 48 silver, and 38 bronze medals, the leaders have amassed more titles than the rest of the top four combined. Parul Chaudhary Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games in Women's 3000m Steeplechase.
Japan sits in second place with 37 gold medals and a total of 157 podium finishes, followed by the Republic of Korea in third with 21 golds and 83 medals overall. Uzbekistan holds fourth place with 10 golds, narrowly ahead of Kazakhstan and Thailand, both sitting on nine titles each.
Standings Context
The race for mid-table positions remains congested. Only five golds separate fourth-placed Uzbekistan from 11th-placed Hong Kong, leaving the order vulnerable to shifts as team finals and track events conclude. For India, narrowing that gap will require a strong showing in the upcoming finals across combat disciplines, racket sports, and track and field.
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