India rises to 12th place with 26 medals at Asian Games
India moved to 12th place with 26 medals after Day 7, adding silvers in the marathon and shooting and a bronze in mixed doubles squash.
On the seventh day of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India increased its medal count to 26, consisting of two gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze, moving the nation to 12th place in the overall standings. The day's successes included Sawan Barwal's silver in the men's marathon, ending a 44-year drought for India in that event, and a silver for the women's 50m rifle three-position team of Ashi Chouksey, Tilottama Sen and Vidarsa Kochalumkal.
In squash, the mixed doubles pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar captured bronze after a semifinal defeat to Hong Kong. China remains atop the medal table, while host Japan and South Korea occupy the next two spots. Earlier days contributed medals in shooting, weightlifting, cricket and other disciplines, building India's current haul.
Why it matters
The update shows India's standing and progress in a major continental multi-sport competition.
How this story developed
- Sep 19 Hwang Sun-woo aims for 100m freestyle gold at Asian Games debut
- Sep 19 The 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya with a message of Asian unity, but the opening ceremony was marked by many vacant seats and a series of organisational challenges.
- Sep 25 An anthem mix‑up involving North Korea’s song at a South Korea match was reported.
- Sep 26 Yu Zidi qualified for the women's 200m butterfly final and Hwang Sun-woo is scheduled to race the men's 100m freestyle on Sunday.
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