Asian Games: Lovlina Borgohain clinches gold medal in women’s boxing 75kg category; Total medal tally rises to 72, including 12 gold
Indian Athletes Reportedly Win Multiple Medals at Asian Games 2026
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan: Indian athletes have reportedly delivered strong performances at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, winning medals across boxing, archery, Sepaktakraw and sailing, according to the information provided.
Lovlina Borgohain Wins Boxing Gold
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain reportedly won the gold medal in the women's 75kg category after defeating China's Bao Ziyi by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final.
The reported achievement would mark India's second gold medal in women's boxing at the Asian Games, following Mary Kom's victory in 2014. The gold medal is also reported to have come on Lovlina's birthday.
Historic Gold for Women's Recurve Archery Team
India's women's recurve archery team reportedly secured its first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the event. Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod defeated South Korea 5-3 in the final.
India also reportedly won silver in the men's recurve team event. The team comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan finished runners-up after losing 1-5 to South Korea.
Silver in Mixed Recurve Archery
The Indian pair of Kumkum Mohod and Dhiraj Bommadevara reportedly won silver in the mixed recurve team event after losing 3-5 to China in the final.
Bronze in Sepaktakraw
India's men's quadrant team reportedly secured a bronze medal in Sepaktakraw. The team lost 0-2 to Japan in the semi-final, concluding its campaign with a bronze medal.
Nethra Kumanan Wins Sailing Bronze
Indian sailor Nethra Kumanan reportedly won bronze in the women's dinghy event. The 29-year-old finished third with an overall score of 14 points, according to the supplied information.
President Droupadi Murmu Congratulates Athletes
President Droupadi Murmu reportedly congratulated Lovlina Borgohain on her boxing gold medal, praising her strength, precision and determination in the ring. She also noted that winning the medal on her birthday made the occasion particularly special.
The President also congratulated Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti for the reported women's recurve team gold, as well as Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Anil Mohod for their mixed team silver.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Praises Archers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly congratulated the women's recurve team for its achievement, noting that the athletes' composure and precision in a closely contested final would inspire young archers across India.
He also congratulated Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Anil Mohod on their reported silver medal in the mixed recurve team event, praising their skill and determination.
India's Reported Medal Tally
According to the supplied draft, India climbed to sixth position in the overall medal standings, with a total of 72 medals, comprising 12 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze.
Editorial note: The event results, athlete names, medal tally, historical records and statements attributed to the President and Prime Minister require confirmation from official Asian Games results and government sources before publication. The reported figures and achievements have been retained as claims from the supplied material and are not independently verified.