Asian Games: Leaner Indian contingent produces fewer golds but better return-per-medal

India's medal tally fell from 106 astatine the Hangzhou Asian Games to 85 astatine Aichi-Nagoya, but the contingent was besides 25% smaller. The deeper examination reveals a much nuanced picture: improved medals-per-athlete efficiency, an unchanged golden yield, and a striking dependence connected the last 2 days.