India’s Golden Day: Six Golds Lift Asian Games Tally To 76 Medals
India enjoyed a golden day at the Asian Games on October 2, 2026. Indian athletes won six gold medals in a single day. The tally took India to 76 medals overall.
Boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal won three boxing golds. It was the first time India won three boxing golds at the same Asian Games. The women’s hockey team beat China 1-0 to win gold and qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics.
India also struck gold in archery and wrestling on the same day. The medal count now stands at 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze. India sit fifth in the overall medal table.
October 3 is the penultimate day of the Games. India will fight for more golds in the men’s cricket final against Pakistan and the men’s hockey final against Malaysia. Medals are also expected in archery and wrestling. The golden run has lifted the mood of the entire contingent.
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