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Key Points

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India’s total medal count was the second‑highest in its Asian Games history.

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Cricket teams defended their titles, and kabaddi teams also earned gold.

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Women’s hockey broke a 44‑year gap to claim gold.

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First Indian woman won an individual gold in golf; first Indian woman won individual archery gold.

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Prime Minister said the success should inspire more sports participation at the grassroots level.

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Summary

India finished fourth overall, winning 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze.

Both men’s and women’s cricket teams kept their gold medals, and the women’s hockey team won gold after 44 years.

Young champions like Pranavi Urs in golf and Kumkum Mohod in archery made history.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
contingent
the group of athletes representing India
determination
trying hard and not giving up
passion
strong love for something
sporting spirit
fair play and teamwork in games
grassroots
basic level where kids first learn sports
historic
something that has never happened before
defence
keeping a title they already have
recurve
a type of bow used in archery
elite
very top‑level athletes
medal tally
the total number of medals won
inspire
to make someone want to try something
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