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Key Points

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Gulveer Singh's silver time was 28:29.38, second only to Bahrain’s Birhanu Balew.

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Manpreet Kaur's bronze marked the third Indian woman to medal in Asian Games shot put.

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Baranica Elangovan improved the national pole‑vault record twice earlier in the year before her bronze.

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All three medals contribute to India's overall athletics performance at the 2026 Asian Games.

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Summary

Manpreet Kaur earned a bronze medal in women's shot put with a throw of 17.17 meters, joining a short list of Indian women medalists.

Baranica Elangovan captured a bronze in women's pole vault by clearing 4.15 meters, matching the height of the Kazakhstani competitor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes, saying their achievements will motivate future sportspeople.

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New Words to Learn

5 words
national record
the best result ever recorded by an athlete from the country
clearance
how high an athlete jumps over the bar in pole vault
podium
the raised platform where winners stand to receive medals
athletics
sports that involve running, jumping, and throwing
competitor
another athlete who takes part in the same event
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