Ganesh Mani Ratnam Returns Home with Medals from 2026 Asian Games

Hero's Welcome for Ganesh Mani Ratnam

Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, the Indian archer, was greeted with enthusiasm by sports associations, family, and fans upon his return from the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where he earned a gold and a bronze medal. He achieved gold in the men's compound team event, competing alongside Sahil Jadhav and Kushal Dalal, and also claimed a bronze in the men's compound individual event.

Aiming for LA 2028

In an interview, Mani Ratnam expressed his pride in representing India in archery, highlighting his achievements of winning an individual bronze and a team gold at his inaugural Asian Games. He noted that with India's qualification for the mixed team event at the LA 2028 Olympics, he is now focused on preparing for this upcoming challenge. "Winning two medals for Team India and my state association is a proud moment for me. The support from the government and everyone around me has been instrumental in my success at these Games," he stated.

Highlights from the Asian Games

Mani Ratnam secured the bronze medal in the men's compound individual event by defeating Vietnam's Cong Duc Dang with a score of 149-144. Earlier, he, along with Kushal Dalal and Sahil Jadhav, clinched gold in the men's compound team event after a thrilling match against China, finishing with a score of 238-237. Despite trailing for most of the final, the Indian team maintained pressure and managed to secure victory in the final moments.

Conclusion

(Source: News Media)