Asian Games 2026: China Leads Medal Tally as Thailand Ranks 5th
- According to the latest medal standings for the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, released on September 21, 2026, the People's Republic of China leads the tournament...
- As of the early evening update at 18:00 local time on September 21, 2026, tracked by Line Today, China commands the top spot in the medal table with...
- According to reporting from Thai PBS and Siamsport, Thailand's position at fifth place on September 21, 2026, is anchored by dominant performances in teqball.
According to the latest medal standings for the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, released on September 21, 2026, the People’s Republic of China leads the tournament with 23 gold medals, while Thailand has climbed to fifth place with three gold medals, as reported by Siamsport and Line Today. The 20th Asian Games, running from September 10 through October 4, 2026, features 43 sports and 71 disciplines, with a total of 469 medal events up for grabs across venues in Japan.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Standings and Top Nations
As of the early evening update at 18:00 local time on September 21, 2026, tracked by Line Today, China commands the top spot in the medal table with 23 gold, 10 silver, and 5 bronze medals for a total of 38 podium finishes. Host nation Japan follows closely in second place, securing 8 gold, 12 silver, and 12 bronze medals, totaling 32 podiums. South Korea occupies third place with 5 gold, 3 silver, and 15 bronze medals, accumulating 23 total medals. Kazakhstan stands fourth with 4 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Thailand breaks into the upper tier at fifth place, backed by a strong surge in early competition days.
Thailand Ranks Fifth Behind Teqball Success
According to reporting from Thai PBS and Siamsport, Thailand’s position at fifth place on September 21, 2026, is anchored by dominant performances in teqball. The Thai teqball squad swept the competition to capture three gold medals. Line Today confirms that Thailand’s overall medal count stands at 3 gold, 1 silver, and 0 bronze medals, bringing their total to 4 podium finishes. Meanwhile, other delegations on the table include Hong Kong with 2 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze medals, and Chinese Taipei with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Macau and Myanmar round out the upper standings, each securing a single gold medal alongside other podium finishes.
Upcoming Schedule and Team Thailand Fixtures
Attention on September 21, 2026, turns to team sports as the Thai women’s volleyball team faces powerhouse China in the tournament semifinals, according to Siamsport’s daily schedule preview. In addition to ongoing team sports, Thai weightlifters, locally referred to as ‘จอมพลัง’, have completed their training camps in Japan and are preparing to step onto the competition stage starting September 23, 2026, as reported by MGR Online. Fans across the country continue to rally behind the delegation under the unified banner of “CheerTeamThai,” according to Thairath.