In Historic First, India Touches 100-Medal Tally In Asian Games | Asian Games News
India achieved a historic milestone in the Hangzhou Asian Games by securing 100 medals, reaffirming their ‘Is Baar Sau Paar’ (This Time, a Century) goal. Before the final day of competition, India had already secured 95 medals, ensuring they would reach the century mark. The final day added four more medals in archery and saw the women’s kabaddi team clinch gold, marking their third consecutive continental title.
With this achievement, India’s medal tally stands at 25 gold, 35 silver, and 40 bronze medals. Despite a challenging final match against Chinese Taipei, the Indian women’s kabaddi team displayed remarkable composure in the closing moments, securing their victory.
This 100-medal milestone represents India’s best-ever performance at the Asian Games, surpassing their previous record of 70 medals in the last edition in Indonesia. Key contributors to India’s success included shooters and track and field athletes who won a total of 51 medals.
Notable surprise medals included the women’s table tennis team securing bronze, a dramatic finish in the women’s 5000m event, and a memorable moment in the men’s javelin event. The canoers also earned a historic bronze, highlighting the resilience and dedication of India’s athletes in overcoming life’s challenges to excel in sports.
Overall, India’s remarkable performance in the Hangzhou Asian Games serves as an inspiration for future generations and a testament to the power of dreams, dedication, and teamwork in achieving sporting success.
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