Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya: latest overall medal standings

Athletes began competing at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on September 19, 2026, with events running through October 4, 2026. Nearly 470 sets of medals are scheduled to be awarded during the Games.

The continental meet features participants from 45 nations and regions across Asia, with every National Olympic Committee under the Olympic Council of Asia fully represented. In addition to national teams, an Asian Refugee Team will take part, bringing the total number of participating teams to 46. The organisers describe the event as a mega-sport championship for the continent.

India has dispatched a contingent of 501 athletes to Nagoya, comprising 267 men and 234 women, competing across 36 disciplines. The Indian delegation seeks to build on its performance at the Hangzhou Games, where India finished fourth behind China, Japan and South Korea with a total of 106 medals. India’s campaign in Nagoya is being led by several high-profile athletes from across multiple sports.

Those athletes named as front-runners for India in the source material are Manu Bhaker, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, P.V. Sindhu, Aman Sehrawat, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Gulveer Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana and Jasprit Bumrah. The list was provided as part of India’s announced delegation and leadership for the 2026 Games.

A photograph accompanying coverage shows people walking past Asian Games signage in Nagoya, Japan; the image is credited to Reuters. Readers are directed to check the updated medal standings for the 2026 Asian Games, including matches played, wins, losses, points and NRR, as the tournament progresses.

The 20th Asian Games continue through October 4, 2026, and the overall medal table will be updated throughout the competition to reflect results across the nearly 470 medal events.