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India Wins 85 Medals, Including Historic Women’s Hockey Gold

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India rose to fourth place in the medal table with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze.
India’s women’s hockey team ended a 44-year gold drought with a 1-0 win over China.
India’s men’s cricket team beat Pakistan by 19 runs to claim its third gold of the day.
India’s women’s recurve archery team captured a historic gold medal.

History

Historical Context

In March 1951 New Delhi hosted the inaugural Asian Games, where India placed second behind Japan with 15 gold and 51 total medals, its highest rank for decades. The 2023 Hangzhou Games saw India rise to fourth with 85 medals (21 gold), reflecting expanded sports infrastructure and ending a 44-year women’s hockey gold drought.

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Story summary

India rose to fourth place in the medal table with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze.
India’s women’s hockey team ended a 44-year gold drought with a 1-0 win over China.
India’s men’s cricket team beat Pakistan by 19 runs to claim its third gold of the day.
India’s women’s recurve archery team captured a historic gold medal.

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