85 medals at the Asian Games exposed India’s biggest sporting problem | The Hindu Editorial
India finished the Asian Games with 85 medals, a decline from its record haul at Hangzhou 2023. Young athletes delivered memorable performances, yet the overall tally fell short of expectations, exposing weaknesses in key individual sports. The editorial notes that the decline signals systemic issues, urging investment in grassroots development, improved coaching, and better support structures to sustain competitiveness.