India at Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Full List of Indian Medal Winners
Discover India's medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as of September 21, 2026. India has secured six medals, including four silver and two bronze, with significant contributions from shooting and a historic bronze in Mixed Martial Arts by Suchika Tariyal.
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan India has kicked off its campaign at the 20th Asian Games with a commendable performance, securing a total of six medals by the end of Monday, September 21, 2026. The nation's contingent has so far bagged four silver and two bronze medals, with Indian shooters leading the charge. Suchika Tariyal Loses Asian Games 2026 MMA Semi-Final on Weight Rule, Says ‘This Is Not Fair’.
India's medal tally sees no gold yet, but the strong showing in shooting and a historic breakthrough in mixed martial arts signal a determined effort from the athletes.
Shooting Stars Shine Bright
The shooting range proved to be a fertile ground for India, delivering five of the six medals won so far.
In the Women's 10m Air Rifle Team event, the formidable trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa K Vinod secured a silver medal for India. The team achieved a score of 1898.0 points. Elavenil Valarivan further distinguished herself by clinching an individual silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event, scoring 252.4 points. Suchika Tariyal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women's MMA.
The men's shooting contingent also added to the medal haul. The team comprising Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Rakesh Mane earned a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event, with a combined score of 1890.1 points. Individually, Himanshu Dhillon showcased exceptional skill to secure a silver in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Final, recording a score of 252.4 points. Rudrankksh Patil also stepped onto the podium, winning a bronze medal in the same individual event with a score of 230.9 points.
Historic Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts
Adding a significant chapter to India's Asian Games history, Suchika Tariyal secured a bronze medal in the Women's Traditional 60kg Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event. This marks India's inaugural Asian Games medal in the discipline, which is making its debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations to the medal-winning athletes, acknowledging their dedication and the significance of their achievements for Indian sports.
India's Medal Winners at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games (As of Sept 21, 2026):
| Athlete(s) | Sport/Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, Vidarsa K Vinod | Women's 10m Air Rifle Team | Silver |
| Elavenil Valarivan | Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual | Silver |
| Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Rakesh Mane | Men's 10m Air Rifle Team | Silver |
| Himanshu Dhillon | Men's 10m Air Rifle Individual | Silver |
| Rudrankksh Patil | Men's 10m Air Rifle Individual | Bronze |
| Suchika Tariyal | Women's Traditional 60kg MMA | Bronze |
With the Games scheduled to continue until October 4, 2026, the Indian contingent will be looking to build on this solid start and add more medals to their tally across various disciplines. The nation eagerly anticipates further successes as the competition unfolds in Aichi-Nagoya.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 21, 2026 05:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
