Chandigarh, Oct. 6 -- Haryana's sports persons played a key role in India's impressive medal-winning campaign in Asian Games, with the state accounting for 14 of the country's 21 gold medals, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Monday, congratulating all the participants from across the country for their outstanding performance.

The Indian contingent finished fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze.

Five players of Haryana won gold medals in individual events, while nine won gold medals in team events. This includes two women players from the state who won gold medals in individual events, while six women players won gold medals in team events. Haryana's athletes won a total of 32 me...