Asian Games 2026: India Celebrates Another Day of Medals and Milestones
India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Asian Games 2026, producing another strong showing on Day 8 with a combination of silver and bronze medals, semifinal berths and commanding team performances.
A PODIUM SEALED WITH A NATIONAL RECORD! 🇮🇳🥉
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
Parul Chaudhary wins Bronze in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase at #AsianGames2026 with a spectacular National Record timing of 9:08.67.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/Gq0K1pAA9I
In squash, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh secured silver medals in the men’s and women’s singles events, adding to India’s growing medal tally.
A LEAP INTO HISTORY! 🇮🇳🥈
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
Sarvesh Kushare clears 2.25m to win a historic Silver in the Men’s High Jump at #AsianGames2026, ending India’s 56-year wait for a medal in this event!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/G2lxnLi9W7
The athletics contingent also delivered strongly. Ancy Sojan Edappilly and Sarvesh Anil Kushare won silver medals, while Harita Bhadra, Tejaswin Shankar and Parul Chaudhary added bronze medals to India’s collection.
Congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar on winning the Bronze in the Men’s Decathlon at the #AsianGames2026. #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/uvnb3oIN72
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
Indian boxing also remained firmly in medal contention. Ankush, Parveen and Narender booked places in the semifinals, assuring themselves of Asian Games medals.
Congratulations to Ancy Sojan on winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/m9shpzeKXK
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
In archery, India advanced to multiple semifinals across the recurve and compound team events, keeping the country in contention for further podium finishes.
Congratulations to Harita Bhadra on clinching the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 200m Final at the #AsianGames2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/3Jtfh8Cmxk
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
The Indian women’s hockey team maintained its unbeaten run as well, topping Pool B after registering five wins.
Heartiest congratulations to Abhay Singh on winning the Silver Medal in Men’s Singles Squash at the #AsianGames2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/AaVoqojibC
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
With medals across squash and athletics, assured medals in boxing and strong progress in archery and hockey, India’s Day 8 campaign underlined the depth and consistency of its Asian Games challenge.
A Historic Silver for Indian Squash!🥈🇮🇳
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 27, 2026
Congratulations to our young champion, Anahat Singh, on clinching the Silver Medal in Women’s Singles Squash at #AsianGames2026.#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/07cit6gobY
The Indian charge continues, with more medals and milestones still to come at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
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