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Services athletes Asian Games haul: Rajnath Singh honours record 27-medal tally

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Services athletes at the Asian Games won a record 27 medals, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured them in New Delhi on 12 October. The haul was 6 gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze at the Games in Japan, the defence ministry said.

Services athletes: Rajnath Singh with Services medallists at the felicitation in New Delhi
Rajnath Singh with Services medallists at the felicitation in New Delhi Photo: PIB (Government of India, free to use with credit).

Services athletes' share of the Asian Games 2026 medal tally

A total of 92 athletes from the three Services competed in 19 disciplines. India finished fourth with 85 medals, and the Services contributed 32 per cent of them and 28.57 per cent of the gold medals. DD News also reported the record tally.

Key Facts

  • Services medals: 27 (6 gold, 11 silver, 10 bronze)
  • Athletes: 92 in 19 disciplines
  • India’s total: 85 medals, fourth place
  • Services share: 32% of all medals

Neeru Dhanda, Gulveer Singh and other standouts

Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda won two gold and a silver and became the first Indian woman to win individual women’s trap gold at the Games. Naib Subedar Gulveer Singh won two silver and a bronze. Havildar Sawan Barwal took marathon silver in a national record 2:11:37, ending a 44-year wait for an Indian marathon medal.

The defence minister speaks with athletes after the ceremony
The defence minister speaks with athletes after the ceremony Photo: PIB (Government of India, free to use with credit).

Rajnath Singh sets the Los Angeles 2028 goal

Singh credited the Mission Olympic Wing with spotting and training talent. He told those who missed out that true defeat lies in giving up. He urged coaches to plan carefully for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Army chief General Dhiraj Seth and Minister Pralhad Joshi attended.

Why It Matters: Armed forces athletes are a big part of India's medal haul, so their training system shapes the country's Olympic hopes for 2028.

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Source: PIB · DD News

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