Team depth to individual gaps: India’s Asian Games report card for LA 2028

The Indian team aimed to secure 100 medals at the 2028 LA Olympics, but they fell short with a total of 85. The government invested Rs 97.84 crore under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for this cycle, with only 2% translating to gold medals. Notably, Kumkum Mohod won India's biggest individual gold, while Suruchi Singh and Neeru Dhanda also bagged gold medals, but they were not part of the TOPS core group.

In individual events, 19 silvers were won, indicating a struggle to make the final push from silver to gold. Team events contributed 13 of India's 21 golds, some of which are not included in the Olympics. The report highlights both encouragement and a warning about the depth of talent and investment in elite sport.