sportsmedium 8 October 2023
India's Best-Ever Asian Games: 107 Medals at Hangzhou 2022
Summary
India achieved its best-ever performance at the Asian Games, winning 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze) at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China (held 23 Sep - 8 Oct 2023 due to COVID delay). India finished 4th in the medal tally — its best-ever ranking. Notable performers: Neeraj Chopra (gold, javelin), Indian men's hockey team (gold), Indian men's 4x400m relay team (gold). This was the first time India crossed 100 medals at the Asian Games.
📌 Important Facts
- 119th Asian Games, Hangzhou, China (23 Sep - 8 Oct 2023).
- 2India: 107 medals (28G, 38S, 41B) — best-ever.
- 3India finished 4th in medal tally — best-ever ranking.
- 4First time India crossed 100 medals at Asian Games.
- 5Neeraj Chopra: gold in javelin throw.
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