India experienced an exceptional outing on Asian Games 2026 India Day 14, clinching six gold medals across multiple sporting disciplines. The marquee victory of the day belonged to the Indian women’s hockey team, which defeated host country China 1-0 in a tense final. This historic triumph ended a 44-year gold medal drought in women’s hockey stretching back to 1982, while simultaneously securing the team’s spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The day began on a high note in archery when the women’s recurve archery team of Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod, and Kirti Sharma achieved a major upset by defeating South Korea to win India’s first-ever gold medal in the event. Combat sports provided further glory, as boxer Lovlina Borgohain captured the gold medal in the women’s 75kg category. Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal also secured gold in the men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling competition, completing a dominant performance by the Indian contingent.

Asian Games 2026: India’s Six-Gold Medal Glory

India won six gold medals on Asian Games 2026 India Day 14, led by the women’s hockey team’s 1-0 victory against China. The women’s recurve archery team earned a landmark gold against South Korea, while Lovlina Borgohain in boxing and Sujeet Kalkal in freestyle wrestling also won top honors in their respective events.

The Indian women’s hockey team qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning the gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026. Their 1-0 win against China guaranteed direct continental qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games.

The Indian women’s recurve archery team, consisting of Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod, and Kirti Sharma, won the gold medal by defeating South Korea, securing India’s first-ever Asian Games gold medal in this specific category.