Pakistan has won its fifth medal at the Asian Games 2026. The country’s PUBG Mobile esports team took bronze on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. This is Pakistan’s first-ever Asian Games medal in esports, and it caps off a strong showing at this year’s Games.
How Pakistan Won the Bronze
The PUBG Mobile event ran across 12 matches over two days. Pakistan finished third overall with 100 points, behind gold medallists Thailand (128 points) and silver medallists China (114 points).
Pakistan started steady, scoring 39 points on the opening day. On the second day, the team picked up pace, adding 61 more points across the final six matches. Their best single-match scores on day two were 16 points in the seventh match, 10 points each in the eighth and ninth, and 12 points each in the 11th and 12th matches.
In the final match, Pakistan placed third with 12 points, made up of 4 placement points and 8 elimination points. Japan won that match with 18 points, and Thailand came second with 14.
Final Standings
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Thailand | 128 |
| Silver | China | 114 |
| Bronze | Pakistan | 100 |
| 4th | Vietnam | 95 |
| 4th | Indonesia | 95 |
| 6th | South Korea | 71 |
| 7th | Chinese Taipei | 62 |
| 8th | Jordan | 61 |
Meet Pakistan’s PUBG Mobile Squad
The medal-winning team is made up of five players:
- Mohammad Huzaifa
- Shayan Asad
- Falak Sher
- Hasnain Rehman
- Syed Sameer
Their consistent scoring on the second day pushed Pakistan past several stronger-seeded teams and secured the country’s place on the podium.
Pakistan’s Medal Tally at the Asian Games 2026
This is Pakistan’s fifth medal of the Games so far, and all five have been bronze:
- Women’s cricket team – beat Bangladesh by 31 runs on September 22
- Asim Khan – modern MMA
- Noor Zaman – men’s singles squash
- Ashab Irfan – men’s singles squash
- PUBG Mobile team – esports
Both squash medals came after Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan reached the semi-finals, since Asian Games rules award bronze to both losing semi-finalists.
Why This Medal Matters
Esports made its way into the Asian Games program as an official medal event, and this win marks Pakistan’s first podium finish in the category. It shows that Pakistani gaming talent can compete at a major multi-sport event, not just in online tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Pakistan win in PUBG Mobile at the Asian Games 2026?
Pakistan won the bronze medal, finishing third out of 12 teams with 100 points.
Who are the players on Pakistan’s PUBG Mobile team?
The team includes Mohammad Huzaifa, Shayan Asad, Falak Sher, Hasnain Rehman, and Syed Sameer.
Which countries won gold and silver in PUBG Mobile?
Thailand won gold with 128 points, and China won silver with 114 points.
How many medals has Pakistan won at the Asian Games 2026 so far?
Pakistan has won five medals so far, all bronze: women’s cricket, MMA, two squash medals, and now PUBG Mobile.
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The PUBG Mobile event took place at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname.
Pakistan’s esports bronze adds a new sport to the country’s growing medal haul at these Games. We will update this article as more results come in from Nagoya.
