The remarkable accomplishment was made by India on Friday at the Asian Games 2023.
At the Asian Games 2023, India has won mark of 100 medals. With seven more medals, the nation will surpass the historically significant total of 100, having already earned 95 medals. In compound archery (three), kabaddi (two), badminton (one), and men’s cricket (one), India is expected to win more medals. India’s previous best was 70 medals, hence this is the first time in the event’s history that it would have more than 100. It’s important to note that India surpassed their previous mark at the continental competition by winning a record 22 gold medals this time. India excelled in sports like athletics and shooting.
In many other ways, India’s participation in the 19th Asian Games was momentous. Both the Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams competed in this competition for the first time.
The men’s team, who will face Afghanistan in the championship game on Saturday, is already guaranteed a silver medal for the country, while the women’s squad has already won a gold medal.
India’s score this edition was most significantly impacted by athletics. India received 29 medals overall for the discipline, including 6 gold, 14 silver, and 9 bronze.
Another sport that India excelled in and helped them win 22 medals—7 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze—was shooting.
India won a gold medal in the individual or team competitions for equestrian after 42 years.
Sports like sailing and rowing greatly aided India’s cause.
Meanwhile, India won a historic silver medal in the men’s team event in badminton. In a close final against China, the team was defeated.
With the competition scheduled to last till October 7th, other Indian athletes are still competing. This increases India’s chances of breaking its previous record for medals.
