a total of 1334 medals (405 gold, 406 silver and 523 bronze) were awarded. athletics, swimming, shooting, canoeing and kayaking, wrestling, cycling, and gymnastics accounted for almost half of the total medals awarded. the services topped the medal table for a consecutive third time, having collected 91 gold medals. the host state, kerala, secured the second position with 54 gold medals; it also secured the most silver medals (48), the most bronze medals (60), and the most medals overall (162). haryanvi athletes claimed 107 medals in total (including 40 gold), earning third spot on the table.