Here are all 102 medals won by India at the Asian Games, setting a new record

 


India celebrated a historic achievement at the Hangzhou Asian Games as they reached the significant milestone of securing their 100th medal. This remarkable feat was accomplished with a combination of extraordinary performances across various sports.

One of the key contributors to this milestone was Sonam Malik, who displayed her wrestling prowess by clinching a well-deserved bronze medal. Her accomplishment was soon followed by the outstanding performances of Kiran Bishnoi and Aman Sehrawat, who also added to India's medal tally, further cementing their position at the top.

But the excitement didn't stop there, as the Bridge team showcased their skills and strategic thinking, ultimately earning themselves a coveted silver medal.

In the final event of the day for India, the men's hockey team stole the show by winning the gold medal, capping off a day filled with incredible achievements. This victory brought their total medal count to an impressive 95, with an additional 7 medals guaranteed, pending the final confirmation of their colors - whether they would be gold, silver, or bronze.

India had already surpassed their previous best medal tally of 70, making these Games a historic moment in their sporting journey. This century mark added an extra layer of significance to the event, marking it as one of the most remarkable in Indian sports history.

The path to this achievement seemed improbable when the Games began, but unexpected triumphs in equestrian, sailing, and rowing, coupled with expected strong performances in shooting and athletics, propelled India to cross the finish line with a day to spare, leaving ample room for the acquisition of more medals.

Now, let's delve into how India reached this incredible milestone. The current official medal count stands at 95, with several more medals yet to be determined. In certain sports, India is guaranteed medals as the final rounds are still to be played.

In the world of compound archery, Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam are poised to bring home medals, potentially sharing gold and silver, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have a chance to secure at least a bronze in badminton. The men's cricket team has already qualified for the final, giving them a shot at another gold medal.

The gold medal in men's hockey, led by Harmanpreet Singh, was a dominant display as they defeated Japan 5-1 in the final, securing their qualification for the Paris Olympics as well. This victory was a remarkable achievement for the Indian team.

In archery, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Praveen Deotale displayed exceptional skill and consistency, winning India's first archery gold medal at Hangzhou. Meanwhile, the compound archery teams, both men and women, showcased their dominance by securing gold medals.

In athletics, India's stars shone brightly, with Neeraj Chopra winning gold in the men's javelin throw and the men's 4x400m relay team breaking Asian records to secure another gold medal. Avinash Sable impressed in the men's 3000m steeplechase, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his title in the men's shot put.

In a thrilling women's 5000m race, Parul Chaudhary secured gold with a stunning final kick. Annu Rani's exceptional performance in the women's javelin throw added another gold to India's tally.

The women's cricket team delivered a superb performance, securing a gold medal with victories over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In equestrian, the Dressage Team, consisting of Anush Agarwalla, Hriday Vipul Chheda, Divyakriti Singh, and Sudipti Hajela, made history by winning India's first equestrian gold medal at the Asian Games since 1982.

Shooting events contributed significantly to India's medal haul, with the men's 10m air pistol team and men's 10m air rifle team both securing gold medals. India's dominance was evident in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event, where they set a world record and clinched gold. Palak Gulia's remarkable performance in women's 10m air pistol added another gold to India's tally.

Sift Kaur Samra displayed her shooting prowess by winning gold in women's 50m rifle 3 positions. In the men's trap team event, India secured another gold medal.

Squash players Saurav Ghosal, Dipika Pallikal, and Harinder Pal Sandhu all contributed to India's medal count with gold medals in various categories.

In tennis, Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale secured gold in mixed doubles, continuing India's streak of winning tennis gold medals at every Asian Games since 2002.

Recurve men's team archery secured a historic silver medal, marking India's best-ever finish in the event. Sreeshankar Murali impressed in the men's long jump, finishing just 3cm behind the gold medalist. Jyothi Yarraji earned a silver medal in women's 100m hurdles.

Tejaswin Shankar's remarkable performance in the men's decathlon secured a silver medal, while Avinash Sable added a silver in the men's 5000m. The women's 4x400m relay team and the mixed 4x400m relay team both contributed silver medals.

Ancy Sojan won a silver medal in the women's long jump, and Karthik Kumar secured silver in men's 10,000m.

Despite facing tough competition, Indian boxers displayed incredible resilience and secured multiple bronze medals.

India's shooting dominance continued with medals in various events, including a bronze for Esha Singh in women's 10m air pistol, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar in men's 10m air rifle, and Ashi Chouksey in women's 50m rifle 3 positions.

In the world of squash, Saurav Ghosal secured a silver medal in men's singles, while the mixed doubles team of Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh claimed a silver as well.

In the highly competitive sport of table tennis, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee earned bronze in women's doubles.

Indian athletes displayed incredible determination and resilience in achieving these remarkable results at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Their hard work, dedication, and extraordinary performances have made this event a historic moment in India's sporting history. With the potential for more medals in the pipeline, the nation eagerly awaits the final medal tally, which is expected to be an outstanding achievement for Indian sports.


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