India has raced to 60 medals, including 10 gold, at the Asian Games 2026 as of October 1. Where did the medals come from — and what’s driving the surge?

Archery has been the headline act. The women’s compound team beat China 238-234 for gold, equalling the world record, while Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav won mixed team gold plus a Los Angeles 2028 quota.

Shooting delivered too: Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai’s mixed trap gold came with a new Asian Games record of 34 hits. Athletics joined the party with the women’s 4x400m relay gold — India’s first track gold of the Games.

Cricket has been a story of rain as much as runs: both men’s semi-finals on October 1 follow washed-out quarter-finals, with India and Pakistan progressing on seeding. The women’s team already defended its title.

The pattern behind the tally: depth. India is now competitive across archery, shooting, wrestling, athletics and team sports — the mark of a sporting system maturing beyond one or two strongholds.