HANGZHOU: India achieved a historic milestone at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, by winning a record 107 medals. This is the first time in the 72-year history of the Games that India has crossed the 100-medal mark. The Indian contingent secured 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals.
Indian athletes excelled in track and field events and shooting, winning 29 and 22 medals respectively. The athletics team brought home six gold, 14 silver, and nine bronze medals. The shooters contributed significantly to India’s gold medal count, with rifle shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and pistol shooter Esha Singh each winning four medals.
The Indian team’s performance at the Asian Games reflects their hard work and dedication, and sets the stage for a promising performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The athletes have given the country an early Diwali gift and have shown great potential for future success.
One notable aspect of India’s campaign at the Asian Games is the 50-year age gap between the oldest and youngest medallists. Sanjana Bathula (15) and Anahat Singh (15) won bronze medals in roller skating and squash respectively, while 65-year-old Jaggy Shivdasani won a silver medal in bridge.
India’s fourth-place finish on the medals tally is their third-best performance in Asian Games history, after securing the second position in Delhi 1951 and the third position in Jakarta 1962. The Indian contingent, consisting of 655 athletes, surpassed their medal count from the previous Games in Jakarta, where they won 70 medals, including 16 gold.
Despite facing challenges in various sports, such as last-minute changes in the football squad and legal issues in equestrian and boxing campaigns, the Indian team showed resilience and determination. The athletes overcame obstacles and represented the country with pride.
The Asian Games also witnessed some historic firsts for India, including the team dressage gold, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s gold in badminton men’s doubles, and Sift Kaur Samra’s world record-breaking gold in women’s 50m 3 Positions shooting event. The men’s hockey team also secured their place in the Olympics with a 5-1 victory over Japan in the final.
While there were disappointments for some athletes, such as wrestler Bajrang Punia returning empty-handed and the women’s hockey team missing out on Olympic qualification, overall, India’s performance at the Asian Games has been commendable.
The success of Indian athletes at the Asian Games highlights the country’s growing prowess in sports and the government’s commitment to promoting sports and providing incentives to athletes. With the aim of making India a sports superpower, the Indian Olympic Association is confident that the athletes will continue to excel at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
As the Asian Games come to a close, the athletes will return home, proud of their achievements, while also looking forward to future competitions and the Paris Olympics.
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