Asian Games 2026 Medal Race Enters Final Stage as China Leads the Way

The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya have entered their final days, with competition intensifying across venues in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya. With 469 gold medals on offer, the medal race is entering its decisive stage.

China Extends Its Commanding Lead

China has continued its dominance at the top of the medal table, crossing the 150-gold-medal mark and mathematically securing the overall title. Strong performances in diving, table tennis and gymnastics have kept China comfortably ahead of the chasing nations.

Japan Strengthens Second Place

Host nation Japan has reached 50 gold medals and pushed its overall medal tally close to 200. Strong campaigns in judo, swimming and cycling have helped Japan consolidate second place as the Games approach their conclusion.

South Korea Holds Third

South Korea remains firmly in third position with 24 gold, 30 silver and 49 bronze medals, giving it a total of 103 medals. The country has built a substantial advantage over fourth-placed Uzbekistan as the competition moves into its final weekend.

Uzbekistan and Iran Continue Their Push

Uzbekistan strengthened its hold on fourth place, helped by strong performances in wrestling and weightlifting. Iran, meanwhile, moved up to sixth place, benefiting from results in combat sports.
With only a few days remaining, the focus now turns to the final medal events and the concluding battles across the Asian Games venues.