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  "id": 8407588,
  "title": "Asian Games: Which sport has won India the most medals?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-which-sport-has-won-india-the-most-medals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T07:17:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/asian-games-india-most-medals-athletics-wrestling-kabaddi-shooting-10884780/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 20th Asian Games, set to commence in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, marks India's bid to elevate their legacy on the continental stage. Throughout the past 19 editions, India has amassed an impressive total of 778 medals, securing the fifth position on the all-time leaderboard. In preparation for this upcoming event, India has fielded a contingent of 503 athletes, seeking to surpass the achievements of the 2023 Hangzhou edition, where they secured a record 106 medals, with a notable 28 golds, placing them at fourth in the standings.\n\nAthletics has emerged as a cornerstone of India's success in the Asian Games, contributing significantly to their medal haul. Nearly 37% of India's total medals in the history of the Asian Games have been earned in athletics. This track and field discipline has garnered India a remarkable 283 medals, including 85 gold, 102 silver, and 96 bronze. PT Usha stands out as the leading Indian athlete in this regard, winning 11 athletics medals across four Asian Games editions between 1982 and 1994. Her performances were particularly noteworthy at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, where she secured four gold and seven silver medals, including victories in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, and 4x400m relay events.",
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        "published": "2026-09-19T03:51:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "20th Asian Games Set to Kick Off in Japan for 16-Day Run",
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        "published": "2026-09-19T03:56:17.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/badminton-asian-games-draw-india-men-women-potentially-face-japan-in",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/olympic-council-of-asia-president-says-politics-have-already-entered",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:03:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-olympic-chief-urges-politicians-to-stay-out-of-sport-at-nagoya",
        "published": "2026-09-19T07:30:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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