India target record Asian Games medal haul as LA 2028 beckons | Sports

NEW DELHI, Sept 19, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - India are targeting a record medal haul at next year's Asian Games in Japan as part of a long-term plan to boost their prospects at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The world's most populous nation surpassed expectations at Hangzhou in 2023, breaking the 100-medal barrier for the first time to finish fourth behind hosts China, Japan and South Korea. Powered by their cricketers, shooters and archers, India collected 107 medals at the Covid-delayed event, their best showing to date. Officials believe they can go even better at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4 next year. "I don't like to talk about medals ever but I can assure you...