Asian Games 2026: India Scripts History with Boxing, Archery, Wrestling and Hockey Golds

Team India produced a spectacular medal-winning performance at the Asian Games 2026, claiming six GOLD medals, three SILVERs and three BRONZEs on a memorable Day 13. The day featured historic achievements in boxing, archery, wrestling and women’s hockey, further strengthening India’s campaign across multiple sporting disciplines.

GOLDEN PUNCH🥊🥇

A sensational performance by Ankush as he defeats Kim Minseong of South Korea to clinch GOLD in the Men’s 80kg Boxing event at #AsianGames2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/JxetHxxD1L

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

Boxing delivers a golden hat-trick

HISTORIC GOLD FOR BHARAT! 🇮🇳🥇

Heartiest congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain on winning the first ever Gold Medal in the Women’s 75kg weight category boxing event at the Asian Games 2026.

The entire nation is proud of you!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/nw3YyeWDX8

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

Indian boxing stole the spotlight with a golden hat-trick. Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen and Ankush all climbed to the top of the podium, giving India three gold medals and making it the country’s most successful Asian Games boxing campaign in terms of gold medals.

Unstoppable in the ring! 🥊🥇🇮🇳

Congratulations to Parveen Hooda for striking GOLD in the Women’s 65kg Boxing event at the #AsianGames2026. Keep shining, champ! #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/Qt5soRSU1E

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

Their victories added another major chapter to India’s growing boxing success on the continental stage.

Congratulations to Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan on securing the Silver Medal in the Recurve Men’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/oSxHzLKfOq

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

Historic gold for women’s recurve archery

Archery also scripted history as the Indian Women’s Recurve Team won India’s first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the event.

HISTORIC GOLD FOR BHARAT! 🇮🇳🥇

Heartiest congratulations to Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti on winning the first-ever Gold Medal for India in the Recurve Women’s Team event at the Asian Games 2026.

A memorable performance and a proud moment for the nation.… pic.twitter.com/szdLatNUwi

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

India added two silver medals in archery, with the Mixed Team and Men’s Team finishing runners-up and contributing to a highly successful day for the sport.

Sujeet Kalkal strikes wrestling gold

India’s wrestling campaign received another boost as Sujeet Kalkal won gold on his Asian Games debut. His triumph added another gold medal to India’s impressive haul and underlined the depth of Indian wrestling talent.

A historic day for Indian Sports! 🇮🇳🥇🏑

Our incredible Nari Shakti has conquered Asia! Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Women’s Hockey Team on stunning defending champions China 1-0 to clinch GOLD at the #AsianGames2026.

By ending a 44-year wait since 1982, our… pic.twitter.com/oz0eCTTJgM

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 2, 2026

Women’s hockey ends 44-year wait

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team delivered one of the day’s biggest moments, defeating China 1–0 to win the Asian Games gold medal.

🎟️🇮🇳 TICKET TO LA 2028 — PUNCHED! 🏑🔥

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has done it in style! 🥇🏆

Asian Games 2026 GOLD secured, and with it comes the ticket to the LA 2028 Olympics! ✈️🌟

From dominating the Asian stage to booking their Olympic spot — the journey continues!… pic.twitter.com/gwSMjnOwE5

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 2, 2026

The triumph ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold in women’s hockey and also secured India direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Sailing and Sepaktakraw add to India’s medal haul

India’s sailors also made their mark, contributing one silver and two bronze medals.

Meanwhile, Sepaktakraw created history by winning India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the Men’s Quadrant event, adding another milestone to the country’s diverse medal campaign.

Indian athletes also continued competing across golf, cycling, canoe slalom, rugby, volleyball, taekwondo and several other disciplines.

🚨 THE MEDAL CHEST JUST GOT HEAVIER! 🇮🇳🔥

Team India has now amassed 76 medals at #AsianGames2026!

🥇 16 Gold
🥈 25 Silver
🥉 35 Bronze

The athletes are pushing boundaries, the podiums are getting busier, and the Tricolour keeps flying high! 🇮🇳🏆

More action. More medals.… pic.twitter.com/nSjEqIxdiz

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 2, 2026

With six golds, three silvers and three bronzes added on a spectacular day, India continued to produce historic performances across the Asian Games 2026 arenas.
Golden moments, historic milestones and performances across disciplines — Team India’s Asian Games campaign continues to gather momentum.