China has concluded its campaign at the XX Asian Games, winning 169 gold, 89 silver, and 83 bronze medals. In total, this amounted to 341 medals, allowing China to secure first place in both the overall gold medal count and the total medal count.
This result marks China's best performance at the Asian Games held outside of its own country.
In the men's hockey final of the 2026 Asian Games, held on October 3rd at the Green Sports Stadium in Gifu Prefecture, Kakamegahara, the Indian team defeated Malaysia with a score of 5:1. During the match, India's captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, while Yugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, and Shilanad Lakda each scored one goal.
Thanks to this victory, the Indian men's hockey team also qualified for the Los Angeles Olympics (LA 2028). Thus, the Indian men's hockey team won the gold medal at the Asian Games for the fifth time. Previously, they had won gold in the Games of 1996, 1998, 2014, and 2022. However, this is the first time the Indian men's hockey team has successfully defended its Asian Games championship title.
Previously, the Indian team had secured silver medals three times (in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1990, 1994, 2002) and bronze three times (in 1986, 2010, and 2018).
The first quarter was very tense. The Indian team received two penalty corners, one of which was converted into a goal. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored India's first goal in the 11th minute of the first quarter. Nevertheless, the Malaysian team equalized after three minutes thanks to a brilliant field goal by Chellio Silvius.
Malaysia also received two penalty corners in the first quarter.
The second quarter belonged entirely to the Indian team. Yugraj Singh scored a goal from a penalty corner in the 8th minute of the second quarter. Like India, Malaysia also received two penalty corners in this quarter but failed to score.
At halftime, the score was 2:1 in favor of India. In the third quarter, the Indian squad continued to dominate, scoring one goal from a penalty shot taken by Hardik Singh. India received three penalty corners in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, India added two more goals, which did not disappoint the Indian fans. In the fourth quarter, India received only seven penalty corners.
The Indian team roster included: Mohit HS (goalkeeper), Suraj Kakkar (goalkeeper), Harmanpreet Singh, Ajmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Yugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, Yashdip Sivach, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilkant Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Dilpreet Singh, Shilanad Lakda, Sukhit Singh, Mandip Singh, and Abhishek.
China won the overall title for gold medals at the 48th WorldSkills competition, which concluded in Shanghai on Sunday evening. This marks the fifth consecutive time the country has taken the leading position in this event.
The Chinese delegation secured 41 gold medals, 11 silver medals, four bronze medals, and six Distinction Medals across all 64 disciplines. Thanks to these results, China ranked first in both the overall gold medal count and the overall medal count and points sum of groups. This success represents China's best achievement at the WorldSkills competition.
This time, China participated in all 64 disciplines for the third time, sending 71 participants across six sectors: transport and logistics, construction and building technologies, manufacturing and engineering technologies, information and communication technologies, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
The Chinese team in CNC milling received its sixth consecutive championship title. The teams in bricklaying and fashion technology also won their fifth consecutive championship title. The teams in electrical installation work, electronics, and autonomous mobile robotics won their fourth consecutive title.
In the railway transport technology competition, participant He Xiaoman won the prestigious Albert Vidal Award, the highest award at WorldSkills, marking the third time China has received this award.
He stated: 'I am very excited and proud. I never expected to win the highest award.' She added that she hopes her achievement will inspire more young people to join the railway transport sector, which is a key industry in China.
The WorldSkills competition, held every two years, is considered the leading global competition for professional skills. The current event took place from September 22 to 27 and attracted 1385 participants from 68 countries and regions.
Seven disciplines debuted at the competition, including railway transport technology, unmanned aerial vehicles, and software testing, reflecting new industry trends and changing requirements for professionals.
At the closing ceremony, the WorldSkills flag was officially handed over to Aichi Prefecture, Japan, which will host the 49th competition in 2028. Alongside the competition were the WorldSkills Conference 2026 and the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Exhibition.
The XXI Asian Games started in Japan on Saturday, running from September 19 to October 4. These quadrennial competitions include 43 sports and gather over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions.
The opening ceremony, held at the Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, lasted about two hours. It was organized according to the concept of 'Games for Social Good,' emphasizing sustainable and low-carbon practices. Performances, stage decorations, and props were simplified, while greater attention was paid to emotional expression.
Delegations entered the stadium in alphabetical order according to the Japanese syllabary. Organizers allocated more time to the parade of athletes, allowing participants from different countries and regions to have a more prominent place in the ceremony.
China sent 815 athletes to participate in 38 sports and 369 disciplines. The team is relatively young: 27% of its athletes were born in 2005 or later. According to the Chinese Olympic Committee, 548 of them are participating in the Asian Games for the first time, and 306 have previously competed in the Olympics or Asian Games.
Basketball player Hu Mingshuang and boxer Wu Yu, who competes in the women's 50 kg category, won a gold medal at the 2023 World Boxing Championships and the Asian Games in Hangzhou that same year. Wu also helped the Chinese men's basketball team win bronze in Hangzhou and will lead the team at the current Asian Games.
Tekvball, a game combining football skills and table tennis on a curved court, is included in the Asian Games program for the first time this year.
The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya feature a combination of traditional Olympic disciplines and sports with strong Asian roots. Among the main Olympic events, such as athletics, swimming, badminton, and boxing, there are Asian favorites, including Kabaddi, Sepak Takraw, Wushu, Kurash, and Jiu-Jitsu.
Several new sports and disciplines are debuting this year. Padel and Tekvball were added to the program in March, increasing the total number of sports from 41 to 43. Surfing is also debuting at the Asian Games, offering shortboard competitions for men and women.
BMX freestyle—a cycling discipline where athletes perform a series of tricks and jumps on specially designed tracks—and mixed martial arts (MMA) join the list of debuts. Virtual Taekwondo, with one mixed individual event, has also been added to the program for the first time. Meanwhile, wrestling and esports, which officially debuted at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, will return to the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
