Haryana Athletes Shine with 32 Medals at Asian Games
CM Nayab Singh Saini celebrates Haryana athletes for winning 32 medals, including 14 golds, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has extended heartfelt congratulations to the state's athletes following their extraordinary performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The state's sporting stars played a pivotal role in India's overall success, contributing a massive 32 medals to the national tally.
A Massive Contribution to India's Success
The 2026 Asian Games saw India secure a significant position in the overall standings, finishing fourth with a total of 85 medals. This haul included 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals, marking India's second-best performance in the history of the event.
Haryana's athletes were the backbone of this achievement. Out of the 32 medals won by the state, an impressive 14 were gold. In a video message shared on social media, CM Saini expressed his immense pride in the achievements of the state's youth.
"The sons and daughters of Haryana have brought glory to the nation with 32 medals. Every citizen of the country is proud of all of you," said CM Saini on X.
Dominance Across Multiple Disciplines
The strength of Haryana's sporting talent was evident across various disciplines, particularly in wrestling, boxing, shooting, athletics, and team sports. The state's contribution helped propel India to a historic campaign characterized by several landmark achievements and Olympic qualifications.
- Wrestling: India's wrestling campaign reached a high point with six medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), marking its best performance since 1962. Notable gold medalists included Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal.
- Boxing: The boxing squad secured three gold and three bronze medals.
- Shooting: A significant contribution of 15 medals, including three golds.
- Athletics: This emerged as India's most successful discipline, producing a staggering 24 medals.
Historic Team Victories and Olympic Hopes
The Aichi-Nagoya games were not just about individual brilliance but also historic team dominance. India achieved a clean sweep in cricket, kabaddi, and hockey, winning gold in both the men's and women's categories for all three sports.
In a major boost for Indian sports, both the men's and women's hockey teams secured their qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics by clinching their respective Asian Games titles. This success underscores the growing depth of talent in Indian field hockey on the international stage.
As the games concluded, China stood at the top of the medal standings with 341 medals, followed by hosts Japan in second and South Korea in third. India's 85-medal haul remains one of the most significant milestones in the country's sporting journey.