Indian Athletes Shine at Asian Games 2026 with Multiple Medals

Indian athletes have made the nation proud at the Asian Games 2026, securing multiple medals across various events. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the medalists, including M R Poovamma and Seema Kumari, for their outstanding performances. The silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay and the bronze in the women's 10,000m mark significant milestones for Indian athletics. Additionally, the historic bronze in the Skeet Mixed Team event highlights the growing prowess of Indian sports. Read on to discover more about these remarkable achievements and the athletes behind them.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 25, 2026, 00:11 IST

Celebrating Indian Athletic Achievements

In a remarkable display of talent, President Droupadi Murmu extended her congratulations to M R Poovamma, Vithya Ramraj, Manu T S, and Vishal T K for their impressive silver medal win in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026. She commended their teamwork and performance, highlighting this achievement as a significant milestone for Indian athletics.

The Indian team secured the silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay, thanks to a stellar anchor leg by Vithya Ramaraj, which ensured their second-place finish.

My congratulations to M R Poovamma, Vithya Ramraj, Manu T S and Vishal T K on securing the Silver Medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay at the Asian Games 2026. Your commendable performance and teamwork have added another proud achievement to India’s athletics journey.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 24, 2026

Additionally, President Murmu praised Seema Kumari for her bronze medal in the women's 10,000m event, marking a significant moment as it ended a 16-year medal drought for India in this category.

Warm congratulations to Seema Kumari on securing Bronze Medal in the Women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games 2026. Your remarkable performance has ended India’s 16-year wait for a medal in this event. This is a memorable milestone in your sporting journey, and a moment of immense pride.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 24, 2026

Moreover, she congratulated Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka for clinching the bronze medal in the Skeet Mixed Team event, which is a historic first for India in this category.

My heartiest congratulations to Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka on winning the Bronze Medal in the Skeet Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026. This is India’s first-ever medal in the Skeet Mixed Team event at the Asian Games. The duo displayed excellent teamwork and consistency, adding to India’s strong performance in Skeet at the Games.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 24, 2026

President Murmu expressed her best wishes for their future endeavors, emphasizing the importance of their achievements in enhancing India's reputation in sports.