Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14am on 04 Oct 2026,Sunday Sports
India concluded the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with an impressive 85 medals, including 21 gold, 29 silver and 35 bronze, following a remarkable late surge. After a relatively slow start, Indian athletes delivered strong performances in wrestling, archery, boxing, golf and other disciplines. The final days produced several historic achievements, including gold medals in men’s cricket and hockey. India’s men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 5–1 to retain its title, while the cricket team beat Pakistan by 19 runs to defend its gold. The strong finish established India among Asia’s leading sporting nations. (PC: Reuters)
