The 2026 Asian Games came to a close in Nagoya, Japan, with a vibrant closing ceremony that capped days of competition across a wide range of sports, as China asserted its continental supremacy and the host nation delivered a strong home performance.
Pakistan Finishes 29th With Two Silver, Eight Bronze
Pakistan concluded its campaign with a total of 10 medals, comprising two silver and eight bronze, placing the national contingent 29th in the overall standings. The tally reflects a modest return for Pakistan against the region’s leading sporting powers, though it provided moments of podium success across the multi-sport event.
China Tops Medal Table in Commanding Fashion
China finished first with 169 gold medals and 341 medals overall, a haul that once again underscored its long-standing dominance in Asian sport. The performance left the rest of the field competing for the remaining places on the table.
Japan Second on Home Soil, South Korea Third
Host nation Japan claimed second place with 63 gold, 95 silver and 91 bronze medals, capitalising on home advantage throughout the competition. South Korea finished third with 39 gold, 43 silver and 68 bronze, remaining firmly among the continent’s leading sporting nations.
- China: 169 gold, 341 medals overall — first place
- Japan: 63 gold, 95 silver, 91 bronze — second place
- South Korea: 39 gold, 43 silver, 68 bronze — third place
- Pakistan: 2 silver, 8 bronze — 29th place
Closing Ceremony Brings Curtain Down on Nagoya Games
The closing ceremony formally ended the multi-sport gathering, which brought together athletes from across Asia to compete in a broad spectrum of disciplines. The final medal table was ultimately dominated by the region’s major sporting powers, with China, Japan and South Korea occupying the top three positions.
For Pakistan, the Nagoya Games ended with a 10-medal haul and a 29th-place finish, as the delegation now turns its attention to future continental and international competitions.
