Asian games
- The 19th Asian Games took place in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.
- India has won 107 medals in total, including 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze.
- India won 70 medals in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
- India finished the 19th Asian Games in fourth place.
After
- China wins 383 medals.
- Korea Republic: 190 medals
- Japan: 188 medals
New sports
E-sports and breakdancing Goxiangpi, and chess returned after not featuring in the 2018 Asiad.
About Asian games
- Asia’s largest sporting event, occurring once every four years.
- It comes in second place only to the Olympics.
- Symbol – Rising sun with interlocking rings
- The Asian Games are overseen by the Olympic Council of Asia.
India’s role:
- India was the original host of the Asian Games and a founding member of the Asian Games organisation.
- In November and December of 1982, New Delhi hosted the 9th Asian Games.
- The initial mascot for the Asian Games was Appu, the Indian elephant.
- Japan will host the 20th Asian Games in 2007.