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Six gold medals across boxing, wrestling, hockey highlight Asian Games Day 13

India enjoyed a massive surge on the penultimate day of the Asian Games, capturing a remarkable six gold medals across multiple disciplines to break into the top five of the standings. Sujeet Kalkal was among the standout performers, contributing to a total tally of 76 medals that included 16 gold, 25 silver, and 35 bronze.

The late-stage medal rush was fueled by stellar performances from three boxers, archers, the women's hockey team, and the wrestling contingent. This strong showing lifted the nation past Uzbekistan in overall medal count, securing fifth position despite trailing by four golds.

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