Last updated: October 1, 2026, 11:30 AM IST
Update note: The Asian Games 2026 were still in progress on 1 October. The medal tally mentioned below is a live update and may change as more events are completed.
Introduction
The Asian Games 2026 Day 13 Current Affairs competitions are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India continued to add medals on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with notable performances in sailing, squash, archery and wrestling.
For SSC and Railway aspirants, this topic is important because questions may be asked about India’s medal tally, Indian medal winners, host location, event dates and important sporting achievements.
Asian Games 2026 Day 13: Quick Facts
| Categories | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 |
| Official name | Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Edition | 20th Asian Games |
| Host country | Japan |
| Host location | Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya |
| Day covered in this article | Day 13 |
| Date covered | 1 October 2026 |
| Opening date | 19 September 2026 |
| Closing date | 4 October 2026 |
| Organising body | Olympic Council of Asia |
The official results portal identifies the event as the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The Games are scheduled to continue until 4 October 2026.
India Medal Tally at Asian Games 2026
As reported during the Day 13 proceedings on 1 October 2026, India had won 62 medals, including 10 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze medals.
| Medal | Number |
|---|---|
| Gold | 10 |
| Silver | 22 |
| Bronze | 30 |
| Total | 62 |
India was placed among the leading medal-winning countries during the Day 13 update. Since several competitions were still taking place, the tally could change later on 1 October.
India’s Important Day 13 Highlights
1. India won silver in men’s skiff sailing
Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal won the silver medal in the men’s skiff sailing event.
Their performance was especially significant because it gave India its first sailing medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The Indian pair finished second in the final race and secured the silver medal.
Exam point:
Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal are associated with sailing.
2. Indian women won bronze in team squash
India’s women’s squash team won the bronze medal after losing in the semi-final stage. The result added another medal to India’s Day 13 tally.
Squash has become an important sport for India in international multi-sport competitions. Indian players have regularly competed for medals in individual and team events.
Exam point:
India won a bronze medal in the women’s team squash event on Day 13.
3. India continued its medal challenge in wrestling
Indian wrestler Nitesh Siwach reached the gold-medal bout in the 97 kg Greco-Roman category. His progress assured India of another medal, although the final colour of the medal depended on the gold-medal contest.
Exam point:
Nitesh Siwach is associated with wrestling, specifically the Greco-Roman category.
4. India added medals in archery and boxing
Indian athletes also remained involved in archery and boxing events on Day 13. Reports from the day mentioned a bronze medal for Ganesh in archery, while Indian boxers continued competing in medal-stage bouts.
For examination preparation, students should verify the final spelling of athletes’ names and the exact event category from the official results before preparing permanent notes.
India’s Medal Winners at Asian Games 2026 So Far
The following section contains the Indian athletes and teams who have won medals at the Asian Games 2026 up to Day 13, 1 October 2026.
Important update: This is a live list. India’s medal tally and medal winners may change as additional events are completed. The final list should be updated after the closing of the Asian Games on 4 October 2026.
Latest Indian Medalists on Day 13
| Sport | Event | Indian medalist or team | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing | Men’s skiff | Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal | Silver |
| Squash | Women’s team | Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, Joshana Chinappa and Shameena Riaz | Bronze |
| Archery | Compound men’s individual | B. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru | Bronze |
These Day 13 results took India’s reported tally to 62 medals in one live update, comprising 10 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze medals. Earlier reports that day showed 60 medals, so always include the exact update time when displaying a live tally.
Source: Indian Express
Indian Medal Winners by Sport
Archery
| Event | Indian medalist or team | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Compound men’s individual | B. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru | Bronze |
| Compound men’s team | Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru | Gold |
| Compound women’s team | Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam | Gold |
| Compound mixed team | Kushal Dalal, Prithika Pradeep, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav | Gold |
Athletics
| Event | Indian medalist or team | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s 5000 metres | Gulveer Singh | Bronze |
| Women’s high jump | Pooja Singh | Bronze |
| Men’s 4 × 400 metres relay | Vishal Thennarasu, Dharmveer Choudhary, Rajesh Ramesh, Manu Thekkinalil and Jay Kumar | Bronze |
| Mixed 4 × 100 metres relay | Gurindervir Singh, Sneha Shanuvali Sathyanarayana, Abinaya Rajarajan, Animesh Kujur and Harita Bhadra | Bronze |
| Women’s 4 × 400 metres relay | Kiran, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj | Gold |
| Women’s 5000 metres | Parul Chaudhary | Bronze |
| Men’s javelin throw | Rohit Yadav | Bronze |
| Men’s javelin throw | Yashvir Singh | Silver |
| Men’s 1500 metres | Gulveer Singh | Silver |
| Men’s long jump | Murali Sreeshankar | Silver |
| Women’s 400 metres hurdles | Vithya Ramraj | Bronze |
| Men’s decathlon | Tejaswin Shankar | Bronze |
| Men’s high jump | Sarvesh Anil Kushare | Silver |
| Women’s 200 metres | Harita Bhadra | Bronze |
| Women’s long jump | Ancy Sojan Edappilly | Silver |
| Women’s 400 metres | Prachi | Silver |
| Men’s shot put | Tajinderpal Singh Toor | Gold |
Boxing
| Event | Indian medalist | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s 90 kg | Kapil Pokhariya | Bronze |
| Men’s above 90 kg | Narender Berwal | Bronze |
| Women’s 60 kg | Priya | Gold |
Kabaddi
| Event | Indian team | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s team | Rahul, Gaurav Khatri, Pawan Kumar, Ashu Malik, Arjun Deshwal, Sumit, Jaideep, Ayan, Ankit, Sunil Kumar, Devank and Aslam Mustafa Inamdar | Gold |
| Women’s team | Pooja, Raj Rani, Sonali Vishnu Shingate, Pushpa, Bhavna Devi, Ritu, Sanju Devi, Ritu Negi, Manisha Kumari, Pinki Roy, Jyoti and Nikita | Gold |
Shooting
| Event | Indian medalist or team | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s individual trap | Neeru Dhanda | Gold |
| Women’s trap team | Aashima Ahlawat, Neeru Dhanda and Manisha Keer | Silver |
| Mixed trap team | Kynan Chenai and Neeru Dhanda | Gold |
| Women’s 25-metre pistol | Esha Singh | Silver |
Squash
| Event | Indian medalist | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s singles | Anahat Singh | Silver |
| Men’s singles | Abhay Singh | Bronze |
| Women’s team | Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, Joshana Chinappa and Shameena Riaz | Bronze |
Wrestling
| Event | Indian medalist | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Greco-Roman 87 kg | Sunil Kumar | Bronze |
Sailing
| Event | Indian medalist or team | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s skiff | Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal | Silver |
Medal figures and winner details are based on the latest available results at the time of publication. The list will be updated after every confirmed result.
Source: Olympics.com
Why Asian Games 2026 Is Important for SSC and Railway Exams
The Asian Games are a major source of sports current-affairs questions. Examiners may ask direct factual questions or combine two facts in one question.
Important areas for revision include:
- Host country and host city
- Edition number
- Opening and closing dates
- India’s final medal tally
- India’s rank in the medal table
- Important Indian medal winners
- Sports in which India won medals
- India’s first medal in a particular sport
- Previous Asian Games host city
- Organisation associated with the Asian Games
Students should remember that the final medal tally must be revised after the Games conclude. A live Day 13 tally is useful for daily current affairs, but it may not be suitable for a final static GK notebook.
Read the article: September 2026 Current Affairs
Asian Games 2026 and the Previous Edition
The previous Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023. India recorded its best-ever performance at that edition by winning 106 medals, including 28 gold medals.
| Edition | Host location | India’s performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hangzhou, China | 106 medals |
| 2026 | Aichi-Nagoya, Japan | Live tally to be updated after the final events |
The 2026 final tally should be compared with the 2023 performance only after all medal events have been completed.
Asian Games 2026 Day 13: Important One-Liners
- The Asian Games 2026 are being hosted by Japan.
- The host location is Aichi-Nagoya.
- The 2026 event is the 20th edition of the Asian Games.
- The Games began on 19 September 2026.
- The closing date is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
- India won silver in men’s skiff sailing on Day 13.
- Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal won the sailing silver medal.
- India won bronze in women’s team squash on Day 13.
- Nitesh Siwach reached the gold-medal bout in Greco-Roman wrestling.
- India’s medal tally was reported as 10 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze during the Day 13 update.
- The previous Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China.
- India won 106 medals at the 2023 Asian Games.
Asian Games 2026 Day 13 MCQs
1. The Asian Games 2026 are being held in which country?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Indonesia
Answer: B. Japan
2. Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is the:
A. 18th Asian Games
B. 19th Asian Games
C. 20th Asian Games
D. 21st Asian Games
Answer: C. 20th Asian Games
3. Which Indian pair won silver in men’s skiff sailing on Day 13?
A. Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal
B. Abhay Singh and Saurav Ghosal
C. Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena
D. Satnam Singh and Salman Khan
Answer: A. Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal
4. India won bronze in which women’s team event on Day 13?
A. Hockey
B. Kabaddi
C. Squash
D. Cricket
Answer: C. Squash
4. Neeru Dhanda is associated with which sport?
A. Shooting
B. Athletics
C. Boxing
D. Archery
Answer: A. Shooting
2. B. Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru is associated with which sport?
A. Boxing
B. Archery
C. Wrestling
D. Sailing
Answer: B. Archery
5. The previous Asian Games were held in:
A. Tokyo
B. Hangzhou
C. Jakarta
D. Doha
Answer: B. Hangzhou
6. India won how many medals at the 2023 Asian Games?
A. 96
B. 100
C. 106
D. 112
Answer: C. 106
7. Nitesh Siwach is associated with which sport?
A. Boxing
B. Wrestling
C. Archery
D. Shooting
Answer: B. Wrestling
8. The Asian Games are associated with which organisation?
A. Olympic Council of Asia
B. International Cricket Council
C. FIFA
D. Commonwealth Games Federation
Answer: A. Olympic Council of Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1) What was India’s medal tally on Asian Games 2026 Day 13?
Ans: During the 1 October update, India was reported to have won 62 medals: 10 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze. The figure may change as more events are completed.
Q2) Who won India’s sailing silver medal on Day 13?
Ans: Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal won silver in the men’s skiff sailing event.
Q3) Which date is the closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 scheduled for?
Ans: The Games are scheduled to conclude on 4 October 2026.
Q4) Should students memorise the Day 13 medal tally?
Ans: Students may note the Day 13 tally for daily current affairs, but they should revise the final tally after the completion of the Games.
Conclusion
The Asian Games 2026 Day 13 Current Affairs was important for India because Indian athletes added medals in sailing and squash, while Indian competitors also remained active in archery, boxing and wrestling.
For SSC and Railway aspirants, the most important points are the Aichi-Nagoya host location, the 20th edition, the event dates, India’s medal tally, the sailing silver won by Manu Francis and Prince Noble Kurisinkal, and India’s bronze medal in women’s team squash.