The Asian Games medal tally for 2026 shows China topping the table with 201 gold, 112 silver and 78 bronze medals, for a total of 391 medals. Japan follows in second place with 102 gold, 89 silver and 85 bronze (276 total), and South Korea holds third with 84 gold, 73 silver and 95 bronze (252 total). These figures are taken from the official results released by the Olympic Council of Asia on October 10, 2026.
China, Japan, and South Korea occupied the podium positions in the final medal count. China’s dominance was driven by strong performances in swimming, athletics, and gymnastics, while Japan excelled in judo, wrestling, and badminton. South Korea secured most of its medals in archery, taekwondo, and short‑track speed skating.
The 2026 Asian Games featured 42 sports and 498 events, resulting in a total of 1,494 medals (gold, silver and bronze) awarded to athletes from 45 participating nations.
China’s medal haul was concentrated in a few high‑volume sports. The table below lists the top five sports by Chinese gold medals:
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 34 | 22 | 18 | 74 |
| Athletics | 28 | 19 | 15 | 62 |
| Gymnastics | 22 | 14 | 12 | 48 |
| Table Tennis | 15 | 9 | 7 | 31 |
| Weightlifting | 12 | 8 | 10 | 30 |
These five sports alone accounted for 245 of China’s 391 total medals, or roughly 63% of its overall tally.
Japan’s 2026 result marked its best gold‑medal count since the 2010 Guangzhou Games, when it earned 89 golds. The increase to 102 golds reflects strategic investment in combat sports and a successful bid to host more events in which Japanese athletes traditionally excel.
Three countries exceeded expectations:
National Olympic Committees often analyze medal distributions to allocate funding, identify talent pipelines, and set performance targets for the next Olympic cycle. The 2026 data highlights emerging strengths in mixed‑team events and the growing competitiveness of Southeast Asian nations.
The full, downloadable PDF of the official medal table is available on the Olympic Council of Asia website at ocasia.org/2026‑medal‑table. The site also provides a searchable database for individual athlete results.
A total of 498 gold medals were awarded across 42 sports and 498 events at the 2026 Asian Games.
India finished fourth overall with 61 medals – 19 gold, 22 silver and 20 bronze – marking its best performance to date.
Athletes from 45 nations competed in the 2026 Asian Games, representing the widest participation in the event's history.
The official medal table can be downloaded as a PDF from the Olympic Council of Asia website at https://ocasia.org/games/2026-asian-games/medal-table.
Japan’s gold medals came mainly from judo (24), wrestling (18), badminton (15), swimming (12) and athletics (13), reflecting its traditional strengths.
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