India added three more medals on the track at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul taking bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer securing silver in the men’s 1500m and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s effort was especially significant, as she bettered PT Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha watching in her role as Indian Olympic Association chief.
"India’s Track Surge Continues as Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver Asian Games Medals"
India added three more medals on the track at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul taking bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer securing silver in the men’s 1500m and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s effort was especially significant, as she bettered PT Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha watching in her role as Indian Olympic Association chief.
India’s Track Surge Continues as Parul, Gulveer and Ramraj Deliver Asian Games Medals
RDU Global Wire
India Sports & Cricket Desk
India added three more medals on the track at the Asian Games 2026, with Parul taking bronze in the women’s 5000m, Gulveer securing silver in the men’s 1500m and Ramraj claiming bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Ramraj’s effort was especially significant, as she bettered PT Usha’s long-standing 55.42-second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Usha watching in her role as Indian Olympic Association chief.
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