India wins first gold medal at Asian Games 2026 through women’s cricket team
India won its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games through the women’s cricket team. India defeated Sri Lanka in the final by 147 runs. The victory came on the fourth day of the Games. The result marked a significant achievement for Indian women’s cricket in a major continental multi-sport event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team on its success. The result is relevant to questions on Asian Games 2026 and India’s medal tally.[1][9]
Try the question
Which Indian team won India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: (b) Women’s cricket team
The correct answer is (b) Women’s cricket team.