India’s short-distance sprinters produced a historic track performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, clinching the bronze medal in the mixed 4x100m relay while clocking a blistering new national record of 41.06 seconds. The Indian quartet—comprising Gurindervir Singh, Sneha SS, Animesh Kujur, and anchor Harita Bhadra—held their nerve through …
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In a sensational display of speed, endurance, and baton baton-passing precision, the Indian women’s 4x400m relay team clinched a historic gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Clocking a blistering 3:29.69, the quartet of Kiran Pahal, Machettira Raju Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary, and anchor Vithya Ramraj held off …
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Indian athletics witnessed an emotional passing of the torch at the Asian Games 2026 as legendary track icon PT Usha lauded Vithya Ramraj for finally shattering her historic 42-year-old national record in the women’s 400m hurdles. Usha, who set the benchmark at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, termed the breakthrough …
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India’s dominance in continental javelin throw soared to another spectacular peak at the Asian Games 2026 as young throwers Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav captured the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in a fiercely contested men’s javelin final. The double-podium triumph reaffirms India’s deep reservoir of world-class javelin talent, …
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Indian distance running stalwart Parul Chaudhary added another glorious chapter to her international career by capturing the bronze medal in the women’s 5000m final at the Asian Games 2026. Displaying trademark grit, tactical maturity, and a punishing late acceleration, the seasoned athlete from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, secured her second individual …
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Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar produced a masterclass in grit and composure at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, claiming the silver medal in the men’s long jump final despite a painful ankle sprain that abruptly halted his campaign after the fourth round. The 27-year-old athlete from Palakkad recorded a …
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Indian shotgun shooters delivered another notable performance on the continental stage at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing the bronze medal in the women’s skeet team event. The Indian contingent—comprising Olympian Raiza Dhillon, Ganemat Sekhon, and Maheshwari Chauhan—demonstrated consistent marksmanship across two days of qualifying rounds to step …
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The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has officially unveiled a high-caliber 30-member shooting squad set to represent the country at the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Following an extensive series of rigorous national selection trials and recent international performance evaluations, the governing body assembled a well-balanced blend …
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In a significant eleventh-hour development for the Indian contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, star kabaddi raider and national captain Pawan Kumar Sehrawat has been officially named India’s joint flag-bearer for the opening ceremony. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed that Sehrawat will replace double Asian Games gold medallist …
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In a landmark announcement for Indian sports, pistol ace Manu Bhaker and shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named India’s joint flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The decision underscores India’s sporting prowess on the global stage, pairing an Olympic icon with …
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