India sets new medal record at Asian Games, and their run is far from over

The 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, has proven to be a phenomenal event for the Indian contingent as they achieved their highest-ever medals tally in the competition.

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With four full days of action remaining, India currently holds the 4th position on the medals leaderboard with a total of 71 medals.

India has elevated its standing in global athletics to an unprecedented level, and the credit for this achievement goes to the ongoing 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Indian contingent has secured a record-breaking 71 medals (16 gold, 26 silver, and 29 bronze) in a single edition of the games.

India's previous best performance was in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta & Palembang, Indonesia, where they won a total of 70 medals (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze).

What makes this achievement even more promising is that India's campaign at the Asian Games is far from over, with the country's top bet, Neeraj Chopra, scheduled to compete later today (October 4)

All credits to shooting and archery

India currently occupies the fourth spot on the medals leaderboard, and a significant portion of the credit goes to their outstanding performance in shooting, where they have secured a total of 22 medals (7 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze).

On October 4, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Pravin Ojas Deotale set a new record for India by winning gold in the Compound Archery Mixed Team event during the first half of the day, defeating their opponents from South Korea.

India's pursuit of medals shows no sign of waning, especially with one of India's highest-rated athletes, Neeraj Chopra, poised to compete later today. The entire nation anticipates a gold medal in his category of Javelin throw.