Asian Games 2010 Medal Tally : Pankaj Advani brings first Gold for India

Pankaj Advani has opened the account for Gold Medals for India after winning a gold medal in billiards in the 16th Asian Games taking place in China where as Alok Kumar won a bronze in 8-ball pool event. Indian shooters also claimed a silver and bronze on the second day of competitions in the Asiad today.

China has so far convincingly proved its strength as it continues to rule the roost with 37 Gold Medals just after the two days of competition in 16th Asian games where as its nearest competitor has won total 35 medals out of which 13 are gold, followed by Japan with 8 gold medals. India as expected is in Top 5 so far with 1 gold, 3 silver and one bronze medal, however it is difficult to say wheather India would be able to retain its position after looking at the form of China and other asian nations.

Here is the updated Medal Tally So Far :

Country - Gold - Silver - Bronze - Total
China - 37 - 14 - 12 - 63
South Korea - 13 - 10 - 12 - 35
Japan - 8 - 20 - 15 - 43
Hong Kong - 2 - 2 - 2 - 6
India - 1 - 3 - 1 - 5

Indian athletes who were enjoying dream run in the Commonwealth Games back home are struggling big time almost in every category as weightlifters and swimmers continue the dismal show, moreover cyclists Okram Bikram Singh and Hylem Prince even failed to qualify for the men's sprint quarterfinals after losing their repechage events. Indian handball team lost to Qatar 28-37 in a Group A on Sunday after losing to hosts China 21-41 in their opening match, a day earlier.