Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day
India swept kabaddi gold and added medals in marathon, shooting, athletics and squash, while Sawan Barwal ended a 44-year wait in the marathon.
- On Saturday, Sawan Barwal secured a historic silver medal in the men's marathon at the Asian Games 2026, clocking a national-record 2:11:37 to end India's 44-year drought in the event.
- This landmark performance marks India's first marathon podium finish at the Asian Games since Hosur Kukkappa Seetharan won bronze in 1982, and the first achieved by an Indian runner outside the country.
- India reaffirmed its kabaddi dominance on Saturday, with the men's team defeating Iran 40-34 and the women's side clinching a 37-34 victory to successfully defend their respective titles.
- Squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to their respective singles finals after strong semifinal victories, keeping both in contention for gold and potential 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification.
- The seven-medal haul on Saturday boosted India's total to 30 medals, including silver for the women's 50m rifle 3 positions team and bronze for Prachi Choudhary in the 400m.
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Asian Games 2026: India's medal tally reaches 30 after kabaddi gold sweep, athletics and shooting silvers on Day 7
India enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games 2026, adding multiple medals across kabaddi, athletics, shooting and squash, while securing berths in two squash singles finals.
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Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day
Asian Games India medal tally: India had a remarkable day at the 2026 Asian Games, winning seven medals in total. The kabaddi teams successfully defended their titles, with both men and women claiming golds. Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver in the men's marathon, breaking a national record. The women's 50m rifle 3 positions team and Tajinderpal Singh Toor also earned silver medals for India.
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Sawan Barwal entered the history books on Saturday. He ran a stunning marathon race to hand India an unexpected silver medal at the Asian Games
Sawan Barwal: The last time India won a medal in the marathon was in the 1982 Asian Games. Then, Sawan came to the fore in this year's Asian Games.
Sawan Barwal scripts history with Asian Games silver, ends India's 44-year wait for a marathon medal
Sawan Barwal stunned at the Asian Games by winning silver in the marathon and setting a new national record. The 28-year-old Armyman clocked 2:11:37, securing India's first marathon medal at the Games since 1982.
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