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India Wins Seven Medals on Day 11 at Asian Games 2026

Asian Games 2026

India won seven medals on Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026, collecting four gold medals and three bronze medals across compound archery, shooting, boxing and wrestling in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The four gold medals came from three compound archery team events and the mixed team trap event in shooting. India’s three bronze medals were won by boxer Priya Ghanghas, boxer Kapil Pokhariya and Greco-Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar.

The seven-medal haul took India’s overall tally to 60 medals — 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze.

India Completes Compound Archery Gold Sweep

Compound archery produced three of India’s four gold medals on Day 11.

The women’s compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi defeated China to win gold. Their winning score of 238 also equalled the world record, according to reports.

Chikitha Taniparthi then teamed up with Sahil Jadhav in the mixed compound team event. India defeated South Korea in a shoot-off after the final ended level, securing another gold medal. The result also secured an Olympic quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Games in the event.

India completed the compound archery sweep when Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru defeated China in the men’s team final.

The three victories gave India gold in all three compound archery team events contested on the day.

Shooting Adds India’s Fourth Gold

India’s fourth gold medal came in the mixed team trap event.

Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai combined to win the title, adding another gold to India’s shooting campaign.

The three compound archery victories and the mixed trap shooting title accounted for four of India’s seven medals on Day 11.

Three Bronze Medals in Boxing and Wrestling

India’s other three medals on Day 11 were bronze, with two coming in boxing and one in Greco-Roman wrestling.

Priya Ghanghas Wins Boxing Bronze

Priya Ghanghas secured bronze in the women’s 60kg boxing category after losing her semifinal to China’s Yang Chengyu by a 1-4 decision.

Reaching the semifinal guaranteed Priya a podium finish and added another medal to India’s boxing campaign at the Asian Games 2026.

Kapil Pokhariya Takes Bronze

Kapil Pokhariya also secured bronze in the men’s 90kg boxing category.

He lost his semifinal to Uzbekistan’s Turabek Khabibullaev, ending his campaign with a bronze medal.

The result added another podium finish to India’s boxing performance at the Games.

Sunil Kumar Makes Greco-Roman Wrestling History

Wrestler Sunil Kumar won India’s third bronze of the day in the men’s 87kg Greco-Roman wrestling event.

He defeated the Philippines’ Callum Johnston Roberts 9-0 by technical superiority.

The result also gave Sunil his second Greco-Roman wrestling medal at the Asian Games after winning bronze at Hangzhou 2022. He became the first Indian wrestler to win two Greco-Roman wrestling medals at the Asian Games, according to reports.

India’s Seven-Medal Day 11 Haul

SportAthlete/TeamEventMedal
Compound ArcheryJyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, Chikitha TaniparthiWomen’s TeamGold
Compound ArcheryChikitha Taniparthi, Sahil JadhavMixed TeamGold
Compound ArcheryKushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, Ganesh Mani Ratnam ThirumuruMen’s TeamGold
ShootingNeeru Dhanda, Kynan ChenaiMixed Team TrapGold
BoxingPriya GhanghasWomen’s 60kgBronze
BoxingKapil PokhariyaMen’s 90kgBronze
WrestlingSunil KumarMen’s 87kg Greco-RomanBronze

Day 11 total: 7 medals — 4 gold and 3 bronze.

India’s Overall Medal Tally Reaches 60

The seven medals won on Day 11 increased India’s overall Asian Games 2026 medal tally to 60.

India’s tally stood at:

The results also moved India to eighth position in the overall medal standings.

More Medal Opportunities for India

India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 continued beyond the seven medals secured on Day 11.

The women’s hockey team reached the final after defeating South Korea 2-0, while India’s men’s and women’s squash teams also advanced to their respective semifinals.

In boxing, Lovlina Borgohain reached the women’s 75kg final, giving India another opportunity to add to its medal tally.

With several events still underway, India’s final medal count will depend on the results of the remaining competitions.

FAQs

How many medals did India win on Day 11?

India won seven medals on Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026 — four gold and three bronze.

Who won India’s four gold medals?

India won three gold medals in compound archery and one gold in mixed team trap shooting.

Who won India’s three bronze medals?

Priya Ghanghas and Kapil Pokhariya won bronze in boxing, while Sunil Kumar won bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling.

What is India’s overall medal tally?

After Day 11, India had 60 medals — 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze.

What was significant about India’s compound archery performance?

India won gold in all three compound archery team events contested on Day 11, completing a clean sweep of the team titles.

What did Sunil Kumar achieve?

Sunil Kumar won his second Asian Games medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, becoming the first Indian wrestler to win two Greco-Roman medals at the Asian Games.

Conclusion

India won seven medals on Day 11 at the Asian Games 2026, with four gold medals and three bronze medals across compound archery, shooting, boxing and wrestling.

India’s compound archers completed a clean sweep of the three team gold medals, while Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai added another gold in mixed team trap shooting. Priya Ghanghas, Kapil Pokhariya and Sunil Kumar contributed three bronze medals.

The seven-medal haul took India’s overall tally to 60 medals, comprising 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze. With hockey, squash, boxing and other events continuing, India has further opportunities to add to its medal count as the Asian Games 2026 moves toward its conclusion

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