Brief
India ends Asian Games on high with five golds, including archery and cricket
Five golds on the closing day lifted India to fourth in the medal table as young athletes shone.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India wrapped up the Nagoya Asian Games with five gold medals, according to newindianexpress.com, moving the country to fourth place in the overall tally.
What happened
On Saturday, women's archery and golf delivered golds, followed by a men’s cricket victory over Pakistan and a men’s hockey win that secured a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The standout performance came from 17‑year‑old archer Kumkum Mohod, who won the women’s individual recurve title, defeating a South Korean world champion with a borrowed bow. In golf, Pranavi Urs claimed India’s first women’s gold, while wrestler Aman Sehrawat beat world champion Chong Song Han.
What was said
The article described the day as “like the last day of a wedding,” noting the youthful age of most medallists and the anticipation of the LA28 Games two years away.
Key facts
- India won five gold medals on the final day of the Asian Games in Nagoya. (newindianexpress.com)
- Kumkum Mohod, 17, won gold in women's individual recurve archery. (newindianexpress.com)
- Pranavi Urs secured India’s first women’s golf gold. (newindianexpress.com)
- India’s cricket team beat Pakistan to claim gold. (newindianexpress.com)
- India moved to fourth place in the medal tally with 21 golds. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “Asian Games 2026: Five gold medals help India end on a high note”
