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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 16:01
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Conclude: India Finishes Fourth with 85 Medals
  • •The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded on Sunday after over two weeks of intense competition that began on September 19.
  • •Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani officially declared the Games closed.
  • •The next Games in 2030 will be held in Doha, with the torch handed over to Qatari representatives.
  • •Shooter Neeru Dhandha, a double gold and silver medalist, served as India's flagbearer at the closing ceremony, which featured a 'One Asia' theme.
  • •India secured fourth place in the standings with a total of 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), behind China, Japan, and Korea.

Key Questions Answered

The 2030 Asian Games will be hosted in Doha, with officials officially handing over the torch to Qatari representatives during the closing ceremony.

Shooter Neeru Dhandha, who secured two gold medals and one silver medal, served as India's flagbearer during the closing ceremony.

India finished in fourth place on the final medal standings with a total of 85 medals, which included 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals.