Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally & Country Performance: Rankings & Standings
Track every country’s performance at the 2026 Asian Games in one place. This page will update daily throughout the Games, from the first 31 golds on September 21 to the final count on October 4, ranked by nation, with a full country-by-country breakdown. Until then, here’s the baseline every country is chasing.469 Gold Medals Up for Grabs
46 Nations Competing
First Medals: Sep 20, 2026
469
Medal Events at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
201
China’s Gold Count in 2023 (Record)
41
Nations That Medaled in 2023 (Record)
1,592
Total Medals Awarded in 2023
🏆 Live Medal Tally — After Day 4 (Sep 22)
Updated Sep 22 — Day 4 in progress. India cricket women’s final pending.31 gold medals were decided on Day 3, the first full medal day of Asian Games 2026 Nagoya.
| Rank | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇲🇴 Macau, China | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | 🇮🇳 India | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | 🇲🇲 Myanmar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | 🇹🇼 Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
⭐ Day 4 Gold Medal Highlights (Sep 22)
- Cricket Women’s Final: 🇮🇳 India 216/3 beat 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 69 by 147 runs 🥇 GOLD
Other Day 4 results: Hockey Men: India 16-1 Sri Lanka ✅ | Badminton Men QF: India 3-0 Japan — Medal Assured 🥉 | Kabaddi Men: India 63-31 Korea ✅ | TT Women: India 3-2 Thailand ✅
Day 5 — Sep 23 Medal Watch 🏅
India’s current tally: 🥇1 🥈4 🥉4 = 9 medals (Rank 8)
Day 5 Confirmed Medals
| Sport | Event | Athlete(s) | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting 🎯 | Men’s Skeet Team | Anantjeet Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan, Bhavtegh Singh Gill | 🥉 Bronze (346pts) |
| Shooting 🎯 | Women’s Skeet Team | Raiza Dhillon (111), Parinaaz Dhaliwal (111), Maheshwari Chauhan (109) | 🥉 Bronze (331pts) |
Day 5 Pending Medal Events
| Sport | Event | Athlete(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting 🎯 | Men’s Skeet Individual | Anantjeet Naruka | Pending |
| Weightlifting 🏋️ | Women’s 49kg | Mirabai Chanu | Pending |
| Weightlifting 🏋️ | Women’s 53kg | Gyaneshwari Yadav | Pending |
| Badminton 🏸 | Men’s Team Semifinal vs China | Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag, Ayush Shetty | In Progress — Bronze assured |
Day 5 Notable Results (No Medal)
- Manu Bhaker — 10m Air Pistol Individual: 5th place (181.1pts)
- Women’s Air Pistol Team: 4th (missed bronze by 2 points)
- Priyanka Goswami — Women’s Race Walk: 4th (missed bronze by 45 sec)
Overall Medal Tally (Top 10 — After Day 5 Morning)
| Rank | Country | 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China 🇨🇳 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 42 |
| 2 | Japan 🇯🇵 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 33 |
| 3 | South Korea 🇰🇷 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 24 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Thailand 🇹🇭 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Hong Kong 🇭🇰 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 | Tajikistan 🇹🇯 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | India 🇮🇳 | 10 | 21 | 29 | 60 |
| 9 | Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Last updated: October 1, 2026 | Source: Official results
The Baseline: Final Medal Table from Hangzhou 2023
The previous Asian Games in Hangzhou produced a record-breaking table: China became the first nation ever to top 200 golds at a single Games, India crossed 100 total medals for the first time, and a record 41 of the 46 competing nations won at least one medal. Here’s the final top 15 that every delegation is measuring itself against in 2026.| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (host) | 201 | 111 | 71 | 383 |
| 2 | Japan | 52 | 67 | 69 | 188 |
| 3 | South Korea | 42 | 59 | 89 | 190 |
| 4 | India | 28 | 38 | 40 | 106 |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 22 | 18 | 31 | 71 |
| 6 | Chinese Taipei | 19 | 20 | 28 | 67 |
| 7 | Iran | 13 | 21 | 20 | 54 |
| 8 | Thailand | 12 | 14 | 32 | 58 |
| 9 | Bahrain | 12 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| 10 | North Korea | 11 | 18 | 10 | 39 |
| 11 | Kazakhstan | 10 | 22 | 48 | 80 |
| 12 | Hong Kong | 8 | 16 | 29 | 53 |
| 13 | Indonesia | 7 | 11 | 18 | 36 |
| 14 | Malaysia | 6 | 8 | 18 | 32 |
| 15 | Qatar | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
Source: 2022 Asian Games medal table, Wikipedia. Note: Indian official sources report 107 total medals (41 bronze); Wikipedia’s table records 106.
What to Watch in the 2026 Medal Race
Can anyone slow China down? China has topped every Asian Games medal table since 1982, and its 201-gold haul in Hangzhou was an all-time record. With 12 fewer events on the 2026 program, matching that number will be hard even for China. Host-nation bounce for Japan: hosts historically over-perform, and Japan will aim to close the gap from 52 golds toward its Tokyo-era peak on home soil in Aichi-Nagoya. India’s momentum: after crossing 100 medals for the first time in Hangzhou, India targets another record haul — cricket (defending both golds), athletics, and shooting lead the charge. The dark horses: Uzbekistan’s combat-sports depth, Bahrain’s athletics program, and North Korea’s return to full participation all reshaped the top 10 in 2023 and could again.Check Any Country’s Performance
Want to follow one nation instead of the full table? Every one of the 46 competing countries has its own preview page covering squad announcements, sport-by-sport medal chances, and the athletes to watch. Browse the full directory of all 45 Asian Games 2026 countries, or jump straight to a major medal contender: China, Japan, South Korea, India, or Uzbekistan. Once results start on September 21, this page becomes the fastest way to check any country’s live performance against its 2023 baseline.How the Asian Games Medal Table Works
The official medal tally ranks countries by gold medals first, then silver, then bronze — not by total medals. That’s why Bahrain (20 total) ranked above Kazakhstan (80 total) in 2023. Ties in all three are ranked jointly. In 2026, 469 gold medals will be decided across 43 sports between September 21 and October 4, with the biggest single day on October 2, when 51 titles are awarded. For the day-by-day breakdown, see the full Asian Games 2026 schedule, or browse individual country performance on the countries directory.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Asian Games 2026 medal tally start?
The first 31 gold medals are decided on September 21, 2026, the day after the opening ceremony. The tally runs daily through the final two golds on October 4.
Who won the last Asian Games medal tally?
China topped the Hangzhou 2023 table with 201 gold and 383 total medals — the first 200-gold haul in Asian Games history. Japan finished second (52 golds) and South Korea third (42).
How is the Asian Games medal table ranked?
By gold medals first, then silver, then bronze — not by total medals. A country with more golds ranks above one with a bigger overall haul.
How many medals are available at Asian Games 2026?
469 gold medals across 43 sports and 71 disciplines, per the OCA-approved program — 12 fewer events than Hangzhou 2022, which awarded 1,592 total medals.
Where can I check a specific country’s performance at Asian Games 2026?
Every one of the 46 competing nations has its own dedicated page with squad details and medal chances. See the full Asian Games 2026 countries directory. Once competition begins, this medal tally page tracks each country’s live performance against the table above.