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Asian Games Medalists Honored: News18 Celebrates Tamil Nadu's Sporting Stars!
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News18•03-10-2026, 08:14
Asian Games Medalists Honored: News18 Celebrates Tamil Nadu's Sporting Stars!
- •News18 Tamil Nadu honored Asian Games medal-winning sportswomen Vidya Ramraj, Paraneeka Elangovan, Abhinaya Rajarajan, and their coaches at its Chennai office.
- •Coimbatore's Vidya Ramraj won a bronze in the women's 400-meter hurdles, breaking P.T. Usha's 42-year-old record with a time of 54.75 seconds.
- •Mayiladuthurai's Paraneeka Elangovan secured a bronze in the women's pole vault, becoming the first Indian to medal in this category at the Asian Games.
- •Tenkasi's Abhinaya Rajarajan earned a bronze in the mixed 100m relay, expressing pride in her achievement despite coming from a village where girls' education is often discouraged.
- •News18 Tamil Nadu editor Karthigai Selvan and staff celebrated their achievements with a cake-cutting ceremony, bouquets, and souvenirs, recognizing their extraordinary talent.
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Vidya Ramraj, Paraneeka Elangovan, and Abhinaya Rajarajan were welcomed and honored with souvenirs, bouquets, and a cake-cutting celebration at the News18 Tamil Nadu office in Chennai after winning medals at the Asian Games.
Vidya Ramraj won a bronze medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles by finishing the race in 54.75 seconds, thereby breaking P.T. Usha's 42-year-old record.
Paraneeka Elangovan won a bronze medal in the women's pole vault event making history as the first Indian to medal in that category, while Abhinaya Rajarajan secured a bronze medal in the mixed 100m relay.
