Asian Games: Medal tally: India climb to fifth place,including 16 gold

The gold rush continued for India at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as Indian athletes delivered a stellar performance on Day 13, clinching SIX gold medals – in Hockey, Boxing, Wrestling and Archery – in a spectacular display of skill, determination and sporting excellence. The Indian Women’s Hockey team clinched the gold medal, defeating China 1-nil in the closely fought final. Lalremsiami Hmarzote scored the decisive lone goal for India, while goalkeeper Savita Punia produced a crucial save from a penalty stroke to preserve the lead and secure the gold medal. The victory marks India’s first women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games in 44 years, ending a long wait for the title. With these impressive performances, India has climbed to fifth position in the overall medal standings. The country’s medal tally has risen to 76, including 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals.