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    A Record‑Setting Day for India

    Indian athletes delivered an impressive performance on Day 15 of the 2026 Asian Games, securing five gold medals, two silver, and two bronze across five sports. The haul lifted India’s total medal count to 85, a mark that positioned the nation in fourth place in the final standings.[1][2]

    Gold from Five Disciplines

    The Indian men’s hockey team capped its campaign by defeating Malaysia 5‑1 in the final, a victory that not only reclaimed the title but also earned the squad direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.[1]

    In cricket, the men’s team bested Pakistan by 19 runs in a dramatic T20 final to claim gold.[1]

    Wrestling saw Aman Sehrawat seize gold in the men’s freestyle 57 kg category.[1]

    Archery history was made when Kumkum Anil Mohod captured India’s first individual recurve gold at the Asian Games.[1]

    Silver and Bronze Showcases

    Antim Panghal earned silver in the women’s freestyle 53 kg wrestling event, while Pranavi Urs, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar took home silver in the women’s golf team competition.[1]

    Deepak Punia claimed bronze in the men’s freestyle 97 kg wrestling class, and Neeraj Chauhan finished third in the men’s individual recurve archery contest.[1]

    Final Standings and Rank

    The cumulative results moved India to a total of 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, a tally that edged out Uzbekistan for fourth place; both nations had 21 gold medals, but India's higher silver count gave it the edge.[1]

    China maintained its domination at the top of the medal table with 169 golds and a total of 341 medals, while Japan finished second and South Korea third.[1]

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