Parul Chaudhary Shines at Asian Games 2026 with Two Medals

Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary has made headlines at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya by winning two medals, including a bronze in the women's 5000m. Despite tough competition, she expressed satisfaction with her performance and eagerness to return home. Parul's achievements contribute significantly to India's athletics medal tally, which now stands at 42. Her journey at the Games included a bronze in the 3000m steeplechase and a fourth-place finish in the 1500m final. Discover more about her inspiring journey and India's overall performance at the Games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 28, 2026, 20:48 IST

Parul Chaudhary's Remarkable Achievement

Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary expressed her joy after winning two medals at the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya. Despite facing fierce competition, she was satisfied with her performance. On Monday, Parul secured her second bronze medal in just three days, finishing third in the women's 5000m with a time of 15:14.61. She narrowly missed the silver medal, finishing 1.46 seconds behind Japan's Nozomi Tanaka, who clocked 15:11.65, while Bahrain's Winfred Yavi took home the gold with a time of 15:10.18. This bronze came just a day after she earned a bronze in the women's 3000m steeplechase, where she set a new national record with a time of 9:08.67.

Parul's Reflections on Her Performance

After her medal win, Parul spoke to the media, sharing her happiness about her achievements. She expressed her eagerness to return home and spend quality time with her family. "It feels really good. Last time in Hangzhou, I also took two medals, but this time the color has changed; last time the color was something else. Otherwise, I am happy with this performance because I knew the competition was very tough this time. I just want to go home and spend time with my family, and since I am bringing a medal for my countrymen, it feels really good," she stated.

Parul's Challenging Journey

Parul's journey at the Aichi-Nagoya Games began on September 26 with the women's 1500m final, where she finished fourth with a time of 4:09.46. She then secured a bronze in the 3000m steeplechase on September 27 before adding another bronze in the 5000m on Monday. Competing in three finals over three consecutive days, Parul managed to return to the podium in two events while finishing fourth in the 1500m. Her latest bronze contributes to India's athletics medal tally at the Asian Games, showcasing her strong performance in a tightly contested women's 5000m final.

India's Growing Medal Count

Previously, at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, Parul Chaudhary won gold in the women's 5000m and silver in the 3000m steeplechase. With her recent bronze, India's overall medal tally has increased to 42, which includes four gold, 18 silver, and 20 bronze medals. Currently, India ranks 12th in the medal standings, with athletics contributing significantly, accounting for 16 of the country's medals at this continental event.