Asian Games Day 10: Unstoppable China Hits 143 Golds as Battle for Second Intensifies

China continued its remarkable dominance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, closing Day 10 at the top of the medal standings with a staggering 143 gold medals and 255 medals overall.

Day 10, and China's still out in front. 🇨🇳🥇

143 golds and counting — with Japan and Korea locked in their own battle for second, the race for the rest of the podium is far from settled.#20thAsianGames #AichiNagoya2026 #MedalCount #ImagineOneAsia pic.twitter.com/ytx3WFrtc2

— Olympic Council of Asia (@AsianGamesOCA) September 29, 2026

The Chinese contingent has maintained a commanding advantage throughout the Games, collecting titles across multiple disciplines, including gymnastics, diving, shooting and athletics. Its gold-medal haul now stands at an average of nearly 14 golds per day.

Japan and South Korea Battle for Second
While China has established a significant lead at the top, the contest for the remaining podium positions remains closely watched.

Host nation Japan sits second with 45 gold medals, while South Korea occupies third with 24 golds. South Korea continues to add medals across martial arts, archery and team sports as the competition enters its final stages.

Uzbekistan and Thailand Maintain Strong Positions

Uzbekistan remains fourth in the standings with 14 gold medals, with its campaign receiving a major boost from strong performances in martial arts.

Thailand, meanwhile, leads the Southeast Asian nations in fifth position with 12 gold medals, maintaining a strong presence in the overall standings.

India Remains in the Top 10

India continues to hold ninth position after Day 10, with a total haul of 53 medals — 7 gold, 21 silver and 25 bronze.
India's campaign has been powered by consistent performances in shooting, athletics and racket sports, keeping the country firmly within the top 10 as the Games approach their conclusion.

With several events still to come, the medal table is expected to see further movement in the final days, while China's commanding lead continues to define the overall standings.