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New IOA Asian Games Awards

October 12 , 2026 10 hrs 0 min 32 0

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) named archer Kumkum Anil Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal as the first recipients of two new awards for their performances at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held in Japan.
The Jaspal Rana Award recognises the best female sportsperson, while the Raja Randhir Singh Award recognises the best male sportsperson at the Asian Games.
Kumkum Mohod won three medals, including two gold medals.
Sujeet Kalkal won gold in the men’s 65 kg freestyle wrestling final.
India finished fourth in the Asian Games medal standings, winning 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, for a total of 85 medals.