President Murmu Hails Asian Games 2026 Medalists
President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Gulveer Singh, Parul Chaudhary, and Vithya Ramraj for their incredible performances at the Asian Games 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu has extended her warmest congratulations to Indian athletes Gulveer Singh, Parul Chaudhary, and Vithya Ramraj following their stellar medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
A Double Triumph for Gulveer Singh
Gulveer Singh emerged as a standout performer, securing his second silver medal of the Games in the men's 1500m event. Clocking a time of 3:36.72, Singh demonstrated exceptional skill by leading much of the race before being narrowly overtaken by Japan's Kazuto Iizawa in the final stretch. President Murmu specifically lauded Singh for achieving a personal best, noting that this achievement follows his previous silver in the 10,000m event.
Parul Chaudhary's Remarkable Double
Parul Chaudhary continued her momentum by clinching a bronze medal in the women's 5000m with a time of 15:14.61. This victory marks her second medal in just two days at the competition. While she remained competitive with the lead pack throughout the race, the final lap saw gold and silver claimed by Winfred Yavi and Nozomi Tanaka. The President described this "memorable double" as a remarkable feat that could inspire many more sporting journeys.
Vithya Ramraj Breaks National Record
In one of the most historic moments of the Games, Vithya Ramraj secured a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles. Her performance was nothing short of extraordinary, as she clocked 54.75 seconds to set a new national record, surpassing the long-standing mark previously held by the legendary PT Usha.
Asian Games 2026 Athletics Highlights
- Gulveer Singh: Silver in Men's 1500m (3:36.72) and Silver in 10,000m.
- Parul Chaudhary: Bronze in Women's 5000m (15:14.61).
- Vithya Ramraj: Bronze in Women's 400m Hurdles (54.75s) with a new National Record.
President Murmu emphasized that Vithya Ramraj's record-setting performance would serve as a beacon for the younger generation of Indian athletes to pursue excellence on the global stage.