The Asian Games 2026 medal tally shows the latest medal standings of countries competing at the 20th Asian Games. The medal table tracks Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, along with the total number of medals won by each country.
The 2026 Asian Games will bring together athletes from across Asia to compete in multiple sports and disciplines. As competitions progress, the medal standings can change throughout the day depending on the latest results.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally (Live Standings)
The table below ranks nations by gold medals first, then silver, then bronze — the standard method used at the Asian Games. It is updated throughout the competition as events conclude.
How the medal tally is ranked
How the Asian Games Medal Table Is Ranked
The Asian Games medal table is generally ordered by the number of Gold medals won by each country. Silver medals are used as the next ranking factor, followed by Bronze medals.
For example:
- Country with the most Gold medals
- Country with the next-highest number of Gold medals
- Silver medals are considered when Gold totals are equal
- Bronze medals are considered when Gold and Silver totals are equal
The Total column shows the combined number of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.
There are 469 gold-medal events across 43 sports on the 2026 programme — 12 fewer events than the last edition. Six new sports join the roster, including cricket, esports and mixed martial arts, alongside the full Olympic slate.
When the Tally Updates
Standings change as each medal event finishes. This page reflects confirmed results only — check back after each session for the latest gold, silver and bronze counts. All update times are shown in JST.
Reading the Standings
- Gold / Silver / Bronze: confirmed medals per nation.
- Total: combined medal count across all three colours.
- Rank: position based on golds first, then silver, then bronze.
The benchmark: Hangzhou 2022
The last Asian Games, held in Hangzhou in 2023, set the standard the field will be measured against this year. Host China rewrote the record books, becoming the first nation ever to cross 200 golds at a single Games.
| Rank | Nation | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 201 | 111 | 71 | 383 |
| 2 | Japan | 52 | 67 | 69 | 188 |
| 3 | South Korea | 42 | 59 | 89 | 190 |
| 4 | India | 28 | 38 | 41 | 107 |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 22 | 18 | 31 | 71 |
Contenders to watch
China has topped every Asian Games medal table since 1982, and its depth across diving, shooting, gymnastics and weightlifting makes it the overwhelming favourite again. With a slimmer events programme, matching 201 golds will be a stretch — but the top spot looks secure.
Japan enjoys the host-nation advantage on home soil, and hosts historically over-perform. Familiar venues in judo, wrestling, gymnastics and swimming give it the best shot at narrowing the gap behind China.
South Korea remains the third pillar of Asian sport, traditionally strong in archery, taekwondo, shooting and increasingly in the pool.
India arrives with real momentum after crossing 100 medals for the first time. Shooting, athletics and cricket — where both the men’s and women’s teams enter as defending champions and title favourites — head a charge at another record haul.
The dark horses: Uzbekistan’s combat-sports pipeline, Bahrain’s naturalised athletics squad and North Korea’s return to full participation could all reshape the top ten, just as they did in 2023.
Follow the Full Asian Games 2026 Coverage
- Full schedule — every sport, session by session.
- How to watch — broadcasters and streaming by country.
- Athletics schedule
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally FAQ
How is the Asian Games medal tally ranked?
By gold medals first, then silver, then bronze. Total medals are listed but are not the deciding factor.
When does the medal tally get updated?
After each medal event is confirmed. This page shows verified results only, with update times in JST.
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
In Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 10 September to 4 October 2026.
