India adds 12 medals on fourth day of Nagoya Asian Games
The contingent finishes Day 4 with one gold, five silver and six bronze, including bronzes in men's and women's skeet and men's badminton.
India wrapped up the fourth day of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya with a haul of twelve medals – one gold, five silver and six bronze, according to The Hindu. The tally pushed the nation’s overall count higher as the multi‑sport event enters its midway point.
Among the bronze medals, the men’s and women’s skeet shooting teams each stepped onto the podium, while the men’s badminton squad secured a third‑place finish in their discipline. These results were highlighted in The Hindu’s live‑updates feed for September 23.
The Asian Games, now in its 40th edition, bring together athletes from 45 nations across the continent. Japan is hosting the Games for the first time since the 1994 edition, and the Nagoya venues have been praised for their modern facilities and spectator-friendly layouts. India’s delegation, fielding over 600 athletes, entered the competition with expectations of matching or surpassing its performance at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, where it returned home with 28 golds.
Historically, India has been a consistent top‑five finisher at the Asian Games, leveraging strengths in sports such as shooting, wrestling, and badminton. The current medal haul reflects the continued depth in shooting, a sport that has delivered steady success for India since the 2002 Busan Games. The bronze in both men’s and women’s skeet underscores the effectiveness of the nation’s training programmes and the growing participation of women in shooting events.
Looking ahead, the Indian contingent will aim to convert the silver and bronze medals into golds in the remaining days. Upcoming events include the athletics finals, where Indian sprinters and jumpers are expected to challenge regional rivals, and the boxing ring, where several medal‑hopefuls have already shown strong form in earlier rounds. The performance on Day 4 sets a solid platform for the final push toward a higher overall ranking.
The Hindu continues to provide live coverage of the Asian Games, tracking each medal and offering insights into athletes’ performances as the competition progresses.
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