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India finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals, including 21 golds, below its Hangzhou record of 106. Archery, hockey, cricket, boxing and wrestling delivered major successes, while athletics topped the overall medal count with 24. Tennis, badminton, esports, fencing and volleyball disappointed, while shooting, table tennis and rowing produced mixed or underwhelming returns overall.
