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India's records at Asian Games

By Parth Dhall

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655 athletes to compete

The 19th Asian Games will see 655 Indian athletes compete in 41 disciplines, aiming to surpass their best medal haul of 70 in 2018.

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India's best rank at Asian Games

India first participated in the inaugural Asian Games, securing 51 medals. The nation finished second behind Japan.

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India's best medal haul at Asian Games

India won 70 medals (16 gold, 23 silver, and 31 bronze medals) at the 2018 Games held in Jakarta. It was the nation's best medal haul at the Asian Games.

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At least one gold in every edition

It is worth noting that India has won at least one gold medal at every Asian Games. India has finished outside the top 10 in terms of medals only once.

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254 medals in athletics

India has won most of its medals at the Asian Games in athletics. It has 254 medals (79 gold, 88 silver, and 87 bronze). India is third in this regard, only behind China and Japan.

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India's most successful athlete

PT Usha, often known as the 'Queen of Indian track and field,' holds the record for winning the most Asian Games medals by an Indian (11: four gold and seven bronze).

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