HANGZHOU: As the Hangzhou Asian Games entered its eighth day, host nation China continued its spectacular performance, seizing the top spot on the medals table with an impressive haul of 132 gold medals. China’s prowess was evident across various disciplines, including athletics, diving, esports, kurash, shooting, water polo, and weightlifting.
Here’s a breakdown of the medals table for the top 20 countries after day eight:
Asian Games Medals Table
- China: 132 Gold, 72 Silver, 39 Bronze – Total: 243 Medals
- South Korea: 30 Gold, 35 Silver, 60 Bronze – Total: 125 Medals
- Japan: 29 Gold, 41 Silver, 42 Bronze – Total: 112 Medals
- India: 13 Gold, 21 Silver, 19 Bronze – Total: 53 Medals
- Uzbekistan: 11 Gold, 12 Silver, 17 Bronze – Total: 40 Medals
- Thailand: 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 14 Bronze – Total: 30 Medals
- Taiwan: 9 Gold, 10 Silver, 14 Bronze – Total: 33 Medals
- Hong Kong: 6 Gold, 15 Silver, 19 Bronze – Total: 40 Medals
- North Korea: 5 Gold, 9 Silver, 5 Bronze – Total: 19 Medals
- Indonesia: 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 11 Bronze – Total: 18 Medals
- Bahrain: 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze – Total 8 Medals
- Iran: 3 Gold, 12 Silver, 12 Bronze – Total 27 Medals
- Kazakhstan: 3 Gold, 5 Silver, 23 Bronze – Total 31 Medals
- Malaysia: 3 Gold, 4 Siver, 13 Bronze – Total 20 Medals
- Singapore: 2 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze – Total 11 Medals
- Qatar: 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze – Total 7 Medals
- Kuwait: 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze- Total 5 Medals
- Vietnam: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 12 Bronze – Total 15 Medals
- Philippines: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 7 Bronze – Total 9 Medals
- UAE: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze – Total 6 Medals
China’s dominance was marked by exceptional performances in a wide array of sports, showcasing the host nation’s athletic prowess and determination. The competition intensified as athletes from across Asia displayed their skills and dedication, making the Hangzhou Asian Games a thrilling spectacle for sports enthusiasts worldwide.