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India Secures Gold and Silver in Swimming at Asian Para Games
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News18•19-10-2026, 17:02
India Secures Gold and Silver in Swimming at Asian Para Games
- •Soumya won the gold medal in the women’s 1500m T12/T13 event at the Asian Para Games with a time of 5 minutes 12.39 seconds.
- •Compatriot Radha Venkatesh secured the silver medal by finishing in 5 minutes 30.90 seconds, completing a one-two finish for India.
- •Japan’s Mana Sasaki claimed the bronze medal in the visually impaired athletes' event.
- •Soumya was accompanied by guide Kumar Bharath, while Govind Solanki guided Radha during the race.
- •Both Indian athletes hail from Karnataka and have an impressive history of international and national achievements.
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Soumya won the gold medal in the women's 1500m T12/T13 event with a time of 5 minutes 12.39 seconds, while her compatriot Radha Venkatesh secured the silver medal with a time of 5:30.90 to complete a one-two finish for India.
Soumya was accompanied and guided during the race by Kumar Bharath, while Govind Solanki served as the guide for Radha.
Japan’s Mana Sasaki secured the bronze medal in the women's 1500m T12/T13 event at the Asian Para Games.
