1989 South Asian Games Medal tally Medal tally

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 61 | 43 | 20 | 124 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 45 | 33 | 42 | 120 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 10 | 21 | 37 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 1 | 12 | 24 | 37 |
| 5 | Nepal | 1 | 10 | 21 | 32 |
| 6 | Bhutan | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Maldives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |