India enjoyed a highly successful Day 13 at the Asian Games, adding six gold, two silver and two bronze medals to its tally across multiple sporting disciplines.

The strong showing took India’s overall medal count to 76 medals — 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze — placing the country fifth in the overall medal standings.

Women’s Hockey Team Clinches Historic Gold

The biggest highlight of the day came from the Indian women’s hockey team, which defeated China 1-0 in a closely contested final to claim the gold medal.

The victory ended a 44-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal in women’s hockey. The triumph also earned India a direct qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Sujeet Kalkal Produces Stunning Comeback

Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal delivered one of the day’s most dramatic performances in the men’s 65kg freestyle category.

Trailing 2-9 against his Tajik opponent in the final, Sujeet appeared to be heading towards defeat. However, the Indian wrestler produced a remarkable late comeback, executing three consecutive takedowns to turn the contest around and secure a 10-9 victory and the gold medal.

Indian Boxers Shine

India also enjoyed a successful outing in boxing, with three athletes securing gold medals.

Birthday girl Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the women’s 75kg category, while Parveen claimed the top prize in the women’s 65kg category. In the men’s 80kg event, Ankush Pangal also emerged victorious to add another gold medal to India’s tally.

Historic Archery Gold for India

India recorded another landmark achievement in archery as Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and Kumkum Mohod defeated South Korea in the women’s recurve team final to win gold.

India also secured two silver medals in the men’s recurve team and mixed recurve team events.

With victories across hockey, wrestling, boxing and archery, India’s Day 13 campaign proved to be a significant boost to its medal tally. The country now stands at 76 medals overall, including 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze.