India produced a notable evening in athletics at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul securing bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer taking silver in the men’s 1500m, and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s performance was especially significant, as she bettered P.T. Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha present in the stands as Indian Olympic Association chief.
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"Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver Medal Treble for India at Asian Games 2026"
India produced a notable evening in athletics at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul securing bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer taking silver in the men’s 1500m, and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s performance was especially significant, as she bettered P.T. Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha present in the stands as Indian Olympic Association chief.
Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver Medal Treble for India at Asian Games 2026
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India produced a notable evening in athletics at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul securing bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer taking silver in the men’s 1500m, and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s performance was especially significant, as she bettered P.T. Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha present in the stands as Indian Olympic Association chief.
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