India claims six gold medals on penultimate Asian Games day, rises to fifth in medal table
India secured a strong haul of six gold medals on the penultimate day of the Asian Games on Friday, propelling the country into the top five of the medal standings. The women's hockey team, three boxers, archers, and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal were among the standout performers.
India finished the day with a total of 76 medals—16 gold, 25 silver, and 35 bronze—placing fifth overall. The country has more total medals than fourth-placed Uzbekistan, which has 65 medals, though it trails by four gold medals.
