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India Dominates Asian Games Day 8: Kabaddi Gold, Marathon Silver, Squash Finals!
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News18•26-09-2026, 19:46
India Dominates Asian Games Day 8: Kabaddi Gold, Marathon Silver, Squash Finals!
- •India secured a golden double in Kabaddi, with both men's and women's teams winning gold medals, reaffirming their dominance in the sport.
- •Sawan Barwal made history by winning India's first marathon medal since 1982, securing a silver and setting a new national record.
- •Squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to their respective finals, eyeing gold and potential qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •India's medal tally reached 30, including four gold, 12 silver, and 14 bronze, with notable performances in archery and badminton.
- •Despite some setbacks in athletics due to injuries and a mixed day for shooters, India showcased strong performances across various disciplines.
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The Indian men's kabaddi team secured their ninth overall gold medal by defeating Iran 40-34, while the women's team clinched their fourth gold by beating Iran 37-34.
Sawan Barwal won a historic silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, clocking a national record time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 37 seconds.
By advancing to their respective singles finals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh stayed in contention for gold and the opportunity to secure qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash makes its debut.
