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Barwal Ends Four-Decade Marathon Medal Drought at Asian Games 2026 Day 8
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News18•26-09-2026, 06:24
Barwal Ends Four-Decade Marathon Medal Drought at Asian Games 2026 Day 8
- •Sawan Barwal's brilliant run secured a marathon medal for India, ending a 40-year drought at the Asian Games 2026.
- •India aims for a significant medal haul on Day 8 across various disciplines including athletics, shooting, and kabaddi.
- •Key Indian athletes in action include Sawan Barwal, Kartik Karkera in marathon, and Tajinderpal Singh, Karanveer Singh in shot put.
- •India's men's and women's kabaddi teams will both face Iran in their respective finals.
- •Prominent Indian names like Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, Anahat Singh, and Abhay Singh will compete in badminton, squash, and other sports.
Key Questions Answered
Sawan Barwal ended a four-decade marathon medal drought with a brilliant run on Day 8 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
Prominent Indian names in action for badminton at the Asian Games 2026 include Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu.
India's women's kabaddi team will take on Iran in the final match at the Asian Games 2026.
