Prachi Secures Bronze in Women's 400m at Asian Games 2026
At the Asian Games 2026, India celebrated a bronze medal victory in the women's 400m final, thanks to Prachi's impressive performance. The event saw Bahrain's Salma Naser setting a new Games Record. Additionally, Indian athletes participated in various other events, including the men's 400m, women's 1500m, and men's triple jump, showcasing their competitive spirit. Despite some near misses, the overall performance highlighted India's growing prowess in athletics. Read on for detailed results and insights from the games.
| Sep 26, 2026, 20:12 IST
India's Medal Achievement in Athletics
India has successfully added another medal to its athletics collection at the Asian Games 2026, with Prachi earning a bronze in the women's 400m final, finishing with a time of 53.21 seconds. The gold medal was claimed by Bahrain's Salma Naser, who set a new Games Record with a remarkable time of 49.20 seconds. Iran's Zahra Zarei Manoujan secured the silver medal, clocking in at 52.38 seconds. Additionally, India's Kiran finished in fifth place with a time of 53.41 seconds.
India's Performance in Other Events
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