India’s athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026 gathered momentum on Wednesday as long jumpers Murali Sreeshankar and Patturaj advanced to the final, while sprinters and field athletes Santhosh, Vithya, and Anu also secured qualification. Sreeshankar’s 7.84m effort placed him second in the qualifying round, underlining his status as one of India’s strongest medal prospects in the field events.
Patturaj also delivered under pressure, producing 7.62m to finish seventh and book his place in the medal round. The broader qualification success offered India a timely boost across multiple disciplines, reinforcing the team’s depth as the competition intensifies.
India’s athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026 gathered momentum on Wednesday as long jumpers Murali Sreeshankar and Patturaj advanced to the final, while sprinters and field athletes Santhosh, Vithya, and Anu also secured qualification. Sreeshankar’s 7.84m effort placed him second in the qualifying round, underlining his status as one of India’s strongest medal prospects in the field events.
Patturaj also delivered under pressure, producing 7.62m to finish seventh and book his place in the medal round. The broader qualification success offered India a timely boost across multiple disciplines, reinforcing the team’s depth as the competition intensifies.
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