India has won 779 medals at the Asian Games since the inaugural edition in 1951. India finished with a record haul of 107, including 28 gold, at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
India finished its Asian Games campaign with a record haul of 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze) to finish fourth (on gold-medal count), improving on its 2018 tally of 70 medals, which included 16 gold.
India had its best-ever medal haul, beating the previous best medal tally of 70 medals, achieved at the 2018 Asian Games. It became the fourth nation to do so after China, Japan, and South Korea.
India was the best-performing nation in Archery, Kabaddi, Cricket, and Field Hockey. India won its first-ever gold in badminton. The gold-winning men’s hockey team automatically qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The Khelo India Scheme has done wonders in creating a powerful bench strength for India; 124 athletes trained under the Khelo India Scheme were part of the Indian contingent in the Asian Games this year.
The Khelo India Scheme, introduced in 2017, stands paramount in spotting and nurturing talent from the grassroots. The Khelo India scheme has impacted the complete sports environment, including facilities, coaching, recognition programs, effective functioning, sports economics, and competitive structure. The current sports policy approach empowers young individuals to engage in sports. Further, there are efforts to instill a culture of sports and fitness from an early age, exemplified by efforts like the FIT India Movement. A Pan-Indian Sporting culture is developed by identifying, developing, and encouraging talent in sports discipline.
However, while we celebrate this success, it is essential to remember that there is still much more to achieve. But looking at recent performance in multi-sport events, India will surely emerge as a sporting giant in upcoming events.
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