China Concludes Asian Games with Record 169 Golds in Nagoya

China Tops Nagoya Asian Games Medal Table with Record 169 Gold Medals

The Chinese delegation concluded its campaign at the Nagoya Asian Games on October 3, 2026, finishing at the top of both the gold and total medal tables with 169 gold, 89 silver, and 83 bronze medals, jianhuadaily.com reported. This gold medal count surpasses the 165 golds won at the Doha Asian Games, setting a new benchmark for the Chinese delegation’s best-ever performance at an Asian Games held outside of mainland China. On the final day of competition, the team secured seven additional gold medals across multiple disciplines.

Historic Breakthroughs in Golf and Breaking

China claimed its first-ever Asian Games gold medal in golf as Yin Ruoning, Liu Yan, and Zhang Weiwei combined to win the women’s team title, while Yin also captured silver in the individual competition. The men’s team added a second golf gold shortly after. In breaking, Guo Pu defeated her Japanese opponent 3-0 to win the women’s gold medal, with teammate Liu Qingyi taking bronze. Wang Ruimiao added a bronze medal in the men’s breaking event.

Gymnastics, Sailing, and Wrestling Victories

The rhythmic gymnastics group all-around team—consisting of Wang Lanzhijing, Ding Xinyi, Pu Yanzhu, Zhang Xinyi, and Liu Miaoting—secured another historic first-time gold for China in their event, while Wang Qi and Wang Zilu earned one silver and one bronze in the individual all-around. On the wrestling mat, Hong Kexin defeated her opponent 7-2 to claim the women’s 57kg gold, which marked the final gold medal for the Chinese delegation at the Games.

Additional Medals Across Team and Combat Sports

Chinese athletes also reached the podium in several other sports on the closing days of the competition. The taekwondo squad collected two silver medals, and both the men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams earned silver, with the men’s side achieving its best result in tournament history. The Chinese men’s football team secured a bronze medal through a penalty shootout, returning to the Asian Games podium for the first time in 28 years and earning their first medal since the tournament adopted an under-23 age restriction. Additional medals were won in tennis, rock climbing, water polo, and judo.

Nagoya Asian Games Results FAQ

How many total medals did the Chinese delegation win at the Nagoya Asian Games?

The Chinese delegation finished the Nagoya Asian Games with 341 total medals, comprising 169 gold, 89 silver, and 83 bronze.

What was significant about the men’s football team’s finish?

The Chinese men’s football team won a bronze medal via a penalty shootout, marking their first podium finish in 28 years and their first medal since the event implemented the under-23 age limit.

Which event provided the final gold medal for China?

Hong Kexin secured the delegation’s final gold medal of the Games by defeating her opponent 7-2 in the women’s 57kg wrestling final.