Asian Games 2018: China On Top At Asiad Again, Final Table For Each Country

Japan, which will host the 2020 Summer Olympics, hopes its solid medal count will translate to hosting the Games.

China earned 289 medals over the past two weeks 132 gold, 92 silver and 65 bronze.Japan finished with 205 medals in total comprising 75 gold, 56 silver and 74 bronze. South Korea were third on 49 gold, 58 silver and 70 bronze for a total of 177.Chinese athletes have been able to flex their muscles not only in sports where they have been dominating for years, like table tennis, diving and badminton, but also on sports where they were previously lacking accomplishments.Fans also play a crucial role in China’s contribution to international sport. In Jakarta, Chinese fans can be seen in nearly every competition, cheering for their heroes and waving national flags in excitement.

Asian Games 2018 Medal Count—Top 10

1. China, 289 (132 gold, 92 silver, 65 bronze)

2. Japan, 205 (75 gold, 56 silver, 74 bronze)

3. Republic of Korea, 177 (49 gold, 58 silver, 70 bronze)

4. Indonesia, 98 (31 gold, 24 silver, 43 bronze)

5. Uzbekistan, 70 (21 gold, 24 silver, 25 bronze)

6. Iran, 62 (20 gold, 20 silver, 22 bronze)

7. Chinese Taipei, 67 (17 gold, 19 silver, 31 bronze)

8. India, 69 (15 gold, 24 silver, 30 bronze)

9. Kazakhstan, 76 (15 gold, 17 silver, 44 bronze)

10. DPR Korea, 37 (12 gold, 12 silver, 13 bronze)

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