Indian Athletes Win Multiple Medals at 2026 Asian Games Across Disciplines
At the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian athletes achieved notable success across various disciplines. Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh secured bronze and silver in men's javelin, while Sarvesh Kushare and Ancy Sojan won silver in high jump and long jump respectively. The women's 4x400m relay team clinched gold, marking a historic win. Jay Meena earned India's first soft tennis medal with a bronze. Despite some athletes not matching personal bests, the overall performance contributed significantly to India's medal tally, reflecting resilience and ambition for future events.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 1 Oct, 02:32 am. Other outlets followed.