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India Aims for 100 Medals in Nagoya Asian Games; Shooting, Athletics Key
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News18•21-09-2026, 13:24
India Aims for 100 Medals in Nagoya Asian Games; Shooting, Athletics Key
- •India targets 100 medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, aiming to match or surpass its 107-medal haul from Hangzhou.
- •Shooting is projected to contribute 18-20 medals (including 7-8 golds), while athletics is expected to add 26-30 medals.
- •India anticipates 2 gold medals each from both men's and women's hockey and cricket teams.
- •Performance in wrestling and boxing will be crucial in determining if India reaches the 100-medal mark.
- •Gold is expected in Kabaddi, strong performance in archery, while table tennis medals appear challenging.
Key Questions Answered
India is expected to touch the magical figure of 100 medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, aiming to match or surpass its 107-medal haul from the 2023 Hangzhou Games. However, the country's final standing in the medal table will heavily depend on the number of gold medals it secures.
Shooting is projected to yield 18 to 20 medals, including 7 to 8 golds, while athletics is estimated to bring in 26 to 30 medals to help drive India toward the 100-medal milestone.
India has targeted two gold medals in cricket across both men's and women's categories. Similarly, both the men's and women's hockey teams are expected to win gold, with the men's team entering as a strong contender and the women's team having recently defeated China.
