Asian Games 2026 Day 11: China Extend Lead at Top of Medal Standings

China’s dominant campaign at the 2026 Asian Games continued on Day 11, with the hosts of the medal table reaching an impressive 151 gold medals and 277 total medals.

🥇 Day 11: China stay unstoppable.

China lead the table with 151 golds and 277 total medals, followed by Japan (50-77-73) and Korea (24-30-49) as the race for the podium tightens further down the standings.#20thAsianGames #AichiNagoya2026 #MedalCount #ImagineOneAsia pic.twitter.com/CWlxCeldw9

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China’s latest haul came through strong performances across disciplines including athletics, diving and table tennis, further extending its lead over the rest of the field. The Chinese delegation has now collected more gold medals than all other participating nations combined.

Japan Holds Second Position

Host nation Japan remains firmly in second place with 50 gold medals and 200 total medals. Japan’s strong performances in track events and team sports have helped it maintain a significant advantage over South Korea.
Japan’s medal tally also includes 77 silver medals, contributing to its overall total of 200.

South Korea Stays Third

South Korea continues to occupy third position with 24 gold medals and 103 total medals. Its campaign has been strengthened by medal-winning performances in fencing, martial arts and other disciplines.

Behind the top three, Uzbekistan has 16 gold medals, while Thailand has 12 golds, keeping both nations prominent in the race among the next group of medal contenders.

Iran and Bahrain Continue Their Challenge

Iran sits sixth with 11 gold medals and 39 total medals, while Bahrain is seventh with 11 golds and 21 medals overall. Bahrain has particularly benefited from strong performances in track and field distance events.

India Reaches 60-Medal Milestone

India has reached the 60-medal mark, sitting eighth in the overall standings with 10 gold medals.

India’s medal campaign has been driven by consistent performances in shooting, archery and athletics, with the contingent continuing to add to its tally as the Asian Games enter the closing stages.

With more finals still to come, the medal table is set for further movement, while China’s remarkable gold-medal haul continues to define the competition.