India's reported 2026 Asian Games tally: 85 medals and fourth place

An October 3 post puts India in fourth place at the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals: 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. Separately, IANS quotes Indian kabaddi captain Sunil Malik, a gold medallist, crediting Haryana’s sporting culture, cash rewards, facilities and government jobs for the state’s sporting success.