Haryana players win 14 of India’s 21 gold medals at Asian Games 2026; state bags 32 medals

GURUGRAM. India’s 85-medal campaign at the Asian Games 2026 had a strong Haryana imprint, with athletes from the state featuring prominently across individual disciplines and team events.

The state contributed 32 medals to India’s tally, including 14 gold, nine silver and nine bronze, according to the Haryana government. India finished fourth overall with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.

The gold tally was led by Haryana players in both individual and team competitions. Five players won individual gold medals, while nine were members of gold-winning teams.

Women athletes from Haryana also made a substantial contribution. Two won individual gold medals and six were part of teams that secured gold.

The state’s athletes added nine silver medals — four in individual events and five in team events. They also won nine bronze medals, including eight individual medals and one through a team event.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated the state’s medal winners, along with India’s athletes, coaches, support staff and others associated with the contingent.

Saini said Haryana’s players had brought recognition to both the state and the country through their “talent, hard work, discipline and determination” and said their performances would inspire young people across India.

The Chief Minister said India’s performance reflected the country’s sporting strength and described Haryana’s showing as a matter of pride for the state.

The 32-medal haul gives Haryana a prominent place in India’s Asian Games campaign, with its athletes contributing across individual and team competitions.