Asian Games 2026: Karnataka athletes return with a haul of four gold, three silver and two bronze medals

Athletes from Karnataka showcased their prowess by claiming a commendable total of four gold medals, three silver medals, and two bronze medals at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This performance marked an improvement over their previous showing in the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, where Karnataka's athletes helped India secure three gold medals.

This year, Karnataka's gold medallists included Pranavi Urs in women's individual golf, M.R. Poovamma in the women's 4x400m relay, H.S. Mohith in men's hockey, and Shreyanka Patil in women's cricket. Poovamma and Pranavi also won silver medals as part of India's 4x400m mixed relay and women's golf teams, respectively. Gold was added to Karnataka's tally by golfer Aditi Ashok, who had finished runner-up in the individual event in Hangzhou and joined Pranavi on the podium in the team competition.

Shooter Tilottama Sen secured a silver medal in the women's 50m rifle three positions event. Compared to the 2022 Games, Karnataka produced two bronze medallists in Aichi-Nagoya - Ayush Shetty in men's team badminton and S.S. Sneha in the women's 4x100m mixed relay. Overall, the State's athletes demonstrated an improvement in performance with an increase in gold and bronze medals, and a slight decline in silver medals.

The Karnataka government is planning to honor the Asian Games medalists in a ceremony later in the week, with details to be announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.