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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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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