India finally overtake Malaysia in Asian Games medal standings
KUALA LUMPUR: A late twist on Tuesday saw India breaking into the top 10 of the Asian Games medal table, nudging Malaysia down to 11th.
In a dramatic turn of events, India has surged ahead of Malaysia in the Asian Games medal standings, edging Malaysia to the 11th place in the table. Despite Malaysia and India sharing six gold medals each, India's impressive haul of 21 silver medals has propelled them to the coveted 10th position with a total of 52 medals. Malaysia, on the other hand, has collected 6 golds, 9 silvers, and 5 bronze, placing them at 11th with a total of 20 medals.
Currently holding the top three spots are China, Japan, and South Korea, with China leading the pack with 254 medals. The competition is far from over, with roughly 120 finals remaining before the closing ceremony on Sunday. The race for the top spot is all but decided, leaving the final five days to see if Malaysia can make a comeback into the top 10.
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