Asian Games medal tally 2026: India’s Day 12 standings and historic breakthroughs

India’s medal tally as of Day 12 (1 October 2026)

As of Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026 (1 October 2026), India had secured a total of 65 medals, keeping the nation inside the top 10 of the overall standings. The tally consisted of 10 gold, 23 silver and 32 bronze medals [1]. This figure reflects a broad‑based performance across individual and team events, with several disciplines delivering India’s first podium finishes in the current edition.

Historic breakthroughs in wrestling and sailing

Greco‑Roman wrestling delivered a landmark result when Nitesh Siwach claimed the silver medal in the men’s 97 kg category. This marked India’s first‑ever silver in Greco‑Roman wrestling at the Asian Games [1]. Siwach reached the final after a dominant 9‑0 technical‑superiority victory in the semifinals, ending a 64‑year wait for an Indian finalist in the discipline.

In sailing, Kerala cousins Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis won silver in the men’s skiff event, finishing behind China and ahead of Hong Kong, China. This was India’s first sailing medal of the Games [1]. The women’s skiff pair Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma added a bronze in the same event, further boosting India’s medal haul.

Team sport progress: cricket, hockey and squash

Defending champions in men’s cricket and hockey advanced to the gold‑medal matches. India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the cricket semifinal and defeated Pakistan 4‑3 in a thrilling hockey semifinal to set up a final clash with Pakistan [1]. Both squash teams settled for bronze after losing their respective semifinals – the women’s team fell 1‑2 to Hong Kong and the men’s team lost 1‑2 to Malaysia [1].

What the numbers mean for India’s standing

With 65 medals after Day 12, India remained within the top 10 of the medal table, a position that reflects consistent performance across athletics, aquatics, combat sports and team games. The historic wrestling silver and early sailing medals highlight progress in disciplines where India has traditionally struggled, while the team‑sport results show the strength of India’s cricket and hockey programmes heading into the finals.

Medal breakdown (Day 12)

Medal type	Count
Gold	10
Silver	23
Bronze	32
Total	65