Asian Games: Manu, Prince win sailing silver as India’s medal tally reaches 62
Manu Francis and Prince Noble secured a silver medal in men’s skiff sailing at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Their final race concluded with a second-place finish, accumulating a total of 23 net points. The Indian duo's consistent performance included three second-place finishes and one race victory across the event. India’s overall medal tally for the Games rose to 62, showcasing their achievements in…
India's medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 swelled to 62 on Thursday after Manu Francis and Prince Noble claimed silver in the men's skiff sailing event in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian pair secured silver in the ninth and final race at Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor, finishing second to confirm their podium spot. This marked India's first sailing medal at the Asian Games.
With the silver, India's overall medal count stands at 62, comprising 10 gold, 22 silver, and 30 bronze. Francis and Noble achieved a solid campaign, winning three second-place finishes and one race victory throughout the competition. The Chinese duo of Wen Zaiding and Liu Tian secured gold, accumulating 16 points. The Indian duo's consistent performance held them ahead of Hong Kong, China, who finished with one point less.
This medal also boosted India's tally on the same day when their women's squash team secured bronze, taking India's total to four.
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