India retained fourth place at the 2026 Asian Games with a contingent 25% smaller than in 2022, but its medals became more concentrated. The top five sports produced 71% of India's 85 medals, up from 67% at Hangzhou, with athletics leading on 24. India won medals in 20 sports, down from 22.
India's Asian Games medals grow more concentrated in five sports
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