The strong run lifted India to fifth place in the Asian Games medal table with 15 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals — 75 medals in total, according to the latest update available on Day 14.
The day's biggest moments came in quick succession. India's women's recurve archery team made history, while boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal won their respective finals. Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal also produced a dramatic comeback to secure India's first wrestling gold of the Games.
India’s Gold Rush on Day 14
The first major breakthrough came in women's recurve archery.Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and Kumkum Anil Mohod defeated South Korea in the final to win India's first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the women's recurve team event. The victory added another landmark achievement to India's growing archery campaign.
Kumkum later returned to the podium in the mixed recurve team event, partnering with Dhiraj Bommadevara to win silver.
India also secured another silver in the men's recurve team competition. Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge reached the final but finished behind South Korea.
Boxing Delivers Three More Gold Medals
Boxing proved to be another major source of success for India on Day 14.Lovlina Borgohain defeated China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women's 75kg final. The victory came on Lovlina's 29th birthday, adding an extra layer to an already memorable day for the Indian boxer.
Parveen Hooda followed with another gold in the women's 65kg category. She defeated Chinese Taipei's Chen Nien-chin 3-2 in a split decision. With the victory, Parveen became only the third Indian woman to win an Asian Games boxing gold after Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain, according to the Times of India report.
The boxing celebrations continued when Ankush Panghal defeated South Korea's Kim Minseong 4-0 in the men's 80kg final.
The three victories created a rare Indian boxing hat-trick on the same day, giving the country's medal campaign another major boost.
Sujeet Kalkal Stages Stunning Wrestling Comeback
One of the most dramatic finishes of the day came on the wrestling mat.Sujeet Kalkal won India's first wrestling gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after an extraordinary comeback in the men's freestyle 65kg final against Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev.
Kalkal was trailing 2-9 with less than two minutes remaining. He responded with a series of attacks and takedowns before scoring the decisive final takedown with only seconds remaining.
The late surge turned the contest around, giving Kalkal a 10-9 victory and India's 14th gold medal of the Games.
India’s Medal Tally Reaches 75
The five gold medals won on Day 14 pushed India's gold count to 15.The latest medal tally reported by the Indian Express puts India's overall haul at:
- Gold: 15
- Silver: 25
- Bronze: 35
- Total: 75
India had entered Day 14 with 66 medals after adding six medals on the previous day. The latest haul therefore represents a significant jump in the country's overall medal count.
Women’s Hockey Final Adds More Drama
India's medal action was not limited to individual events.The Indian women's hockey team faced China in the gold-medal match on Friday. The match was delayed by 45 minutes after traffic problems affected the teams' journey to the venue.
Once the contest began, India made an immediate impact. Lalremsiami put India ahead in the 10th minute, giving the Indian side a 1-0 lead in the final at the time of the latest update.
The hockey final also carried an important qualification consequence, with the winner set to secure a place at the LA 2028 Olympics.
Archery Adds More Silver and Bronze to India’s Haul
India's success in archery extended beyond the historic women's recurve gold.The men's recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan and Yashdeep Bhoge won silver after losing the final to South Korea.
Meanwhile, Nethra Kumanan added a bronze medal in women's dinghy sailing, while India's men's quadrant team in sepaktakraw also secured bronze.
These results underline the breadth of India's medal campaign, with podium finishes coming from disciplines beyond the country's traditional strengths.
What Day 14 Means for India
India's performance on October 2 has significantly changed the shape of its Asian Games campaign.Five gold medals arrived from three different sports, while additional silver and bronze medals further strengthened the overall tally. The combination of the women's recurve archery breakthrough, boxing's three-gold run and Sujeet Kalkal's wrestling triumph made Day 14 one of the most productive days for the Indian contingent.
With India now sitting on 75 medals and 15 golds, attention turns to the remaining events as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games approach their conclusion.
Asian Games 2026 India Medal Tally
| Medal | Count |
|---|
| 🥇 Gold | 15 |
| 🥈 Silver | 25 |
| 🥉 Bronze | 35 |
| Total | 75 |
