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Double silver medallist at the Asian Games 2026, Vidarsa K Vinod, received a grand welcome in Thiruvananthapuram after winning two silver medals in team shooting events. She is the first woman from Keralam to win an Asian Games medal in shooting.

India's Day 10 at the Asian Games will see Gulveer Singh hunt for a third medal in the 5000m final. Three boxers, Parveen Hooda, Ankush Panghal, and Narender Berwal, will compete in their semifinal bouts, having already secured bronze medals.

India won eight medals on Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games, taking the total to 45. Athletics was the star performer with six medals, including a silver and bronze in men's javelin. Three boxers also confirmed medals by reaching the semifinals.

Indian women's kabaddi team won gold at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Iran 37-34. Captain Pushpa Rana called the journey challenging, crediting a year of hard work, training camps, and dedicated coaches for the team's ultimate success.

Team India will be in action across several disciplines on September 29 at the Asian Games, with medal events in athletics, shooting, cycling, and martial arts. The day's schedule includes surfing, archery, boxing, squash, tennis, and more.

Legendary sportsman and PGTI President Kapil Dev wished the Indian men's and women's golf teams success at the Asian Games in Japan. He praised the players' determination and urged them to play fearlessly and make the country proud.

Indian shooter Suruchi Singh, after clinching gold with partner Kamaljeet in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games, thanked the nation for its support and stated that her ultimate dream is to win an Olympic gold medal.

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi backs the 10th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, scheduled for November 29. He commended its #Run4OurSoldiers initiative, which for a decade has honoured the service and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces.

Indian Kurash athlete Pincky Balhara won her second Asian Games medal, securing a bronze in the women's 78 kg category despite an injury. Her mother expressed pride in her achievement on the international stage after her semifinal loss.

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian athletes for winning medals at the Asian Games 2026. She hailed Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav for a double podium in men's javelin, and also lauded Pincky Balhara and Murali Sreeshankar for their medals.