Asian Games 2026

October 23, 2026 9:40 PM

Bhubaneswar-Based Institute Felicitates Asian, Commonwealth Games Achievers with Rs 2.5 Crore in Cash Awards

KIIT and KISS felicitated their athletes who represented India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with cash awards worth Rs 2.5 crore at the KIIT campus on October 23. At the Asian Games, 57 athletes from both the institutes represented India and won 21 medals, matching Punjab’s tally and recording the third-highest medal count among Indian states after Haryana and Maharashtra. At the Commonwealth Games, 14 KIIT students repre...

October 23, 2026 12:45 AM

“Achieved several milestones for the first time”: PM Modi hails India’s historic 85-medal haul at Asian Games 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s achievement of winning 85 medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Addressing the NDTV World Summit 2026 on Thursday, PM Modi hailed the women’s recurve archery team for winning maiden team and individual golds, alongside Indian pugilists clinching three boxing gold medals. He praised the young athletes for their outstanding performances and their contribution to India’s sporting success. India finished fourth in the medal standings at th...

October 16, 2026 12:18 AM

Mandaviya Urges National Sports Federations to Build Stronger Pipeline of Champions

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to strengthen talent identification, athlete development and training systems to sustain India’s sporting success, following the country’s fourth-place finish at the 2026 Asian Games. At a review meeting with NSF representatives in New Delhi, he called for greater coordination and collective responsibility to build a stronger pipeline of champions ahead of upcoming international sporting events. ...

October 15, 2026 8:57 PM

Over ₹36,000 Crore Allocated to Expand Khelo India, Strengthen Sports Federations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting with India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighted the government’s efforts over the past 10–12 years to build a transparent and modern sports ecosystem, backed by initiatives such as the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the expanded Khelo India programme. Attributing the transformation to a far-reaching vision and sustained efforts, he said the government had commit...

October 15, 2026 6:46 PM

PM Modi interacts with Asian Games participants, receives special mementoes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with India’s Asian Games 2026 contingent at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital, where sportspersons from several disciplines presented him with special mementoes celebrating their achievements at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. The interaction brought together athletes, coaches, support staff, and officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the various national sports federations and the Sports Ministry, followin...

October 14, 2026 4:06 PM

PM Modi to Interact with Indian Athletes from Asian Games 2026 on October 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The interaction is scheduled for around 4:30 PM, and the Prime Minister will also address the gathering. India finished fourth in the medal standings at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing a total of 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The performance marked India’s second consec...

October 12, 2026 4:06 PM

Rajnath Singh felicitates Services athletes for record 27-medal haul at Asian Games 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated Services sportspersons for winning a record 27 medals - six gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze - at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Services’ best-ever performance at the Games contributed significantly to India’s fourth-place finish. A total of 92 athletes from the Army, Navy and Air Force competed in 19 disciplines. India’s overall contingent won 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. Union Minister ...

October 9, 2026 1:33 PM

Army athletes script best-ever Asian Games haul with 20 medals

Indian Army athletes were among the major medal winners at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, returning with their best-ever medal haul of 20 at the continental showpiece. As many as 62 Army athletes were part of the 501-strong Indian contingent and competed in 15 disciplines, winning six gold, eight silver and six bronze medals. Their contribution accounted for nearly one-fourth of India's total tally of 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The Army's six-g...

October 9, 2026 12:35 PM

FACT SHEET: India’s 85-Medal Campaign at Asian Games 2026

India's journey from the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games 2026: At a Glance Edition: 20th Asian Games Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Dates: September 19 to October 4, 2026 Official slogan: “Imagine One Asia” Sports: 43 Disciplines: 71 Events: 469 Total medals awarded: 1,407 Participating countries and regions: 45 India's Performance India concluded its campaign with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 sil...

October 4, 2026 5:51 PM

Dazzling light and musical show brings curtains down on Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

A dazzling light and musical show, sprinkled with a vibrant display of Japan's culture and hospitality, brought the curtains down on the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the host country pulled off a spectacular closing ceremony here on Sunday. After more than two weeks of intense competition, which had produced more than 350 records, including at least 50 world records, the athletes of the 45 countries of Asia joined the festive atmosphere at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium to mark the end of the ...