Asian Games 2018: 5 events where India excelled 

#1 Athletics

Athletics at Asian Games 2018: India end the campaign on a historic high, 3rd best since New Delhi 1951

However, the best was reserved for the last. Contrary to the previous performances, India excelled this time, and surprisingly well against all odds in the athletics event. With 7 gold, 10 silver medals and 2 bronze medals, India finished Asian Games 2018 on a significant high in athletics, with their 3rd most successful tally since New Delhi 1951 and Bangkok 1978.

The unique thing about India's newfound success in athletics is the way they excelled in the track events. Field events have been our specialization no doubt, but the way we won medals in almost all the sprinting events, apart from the middle distance surprises, such as the gold medal from Manjit Singh, is something that cannot be erased that easily from memory that easily.

The gold medals won by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shot putter Tejinder Pal Singh Toor with new national records were not just important victories, but also the hope of a new, promising future. The women's 4*400 m. relay team ended the campaign on a bright note, winning their 5th consecutive gold medal against hot favorites from Bahrain.