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India’s Athletes Celebrate Medal Wins at the Asian Games 2026

President Droupadi Murmu publicly congratulated Tejaswin Shankar, Sarvesh Anil Kushare and Parul Chaudhary for their medal performances in athletics.

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Key Points

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Tejaswin Shankar – bronze in men’s decathlon.

Sarvesh Anil Kushare – silver in men’s high jump (2.25 m).

Parul Chaudhary – bronze in women’s 3,000‑meter steeplechase (9:08.67).

President Murmu sent congratulations on a social media platform.

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Shankar claimed bronze in the men’s decathlon, a ten‑event contest testing speed, strength, endurance and skill.

Kushare achieved silver in the men’s high jump, clearing a height of 2.25 metres.

Chaudhary earned bronze in the women’s 3,000‑meter steeplechase, recording a personal best time of 9 minutes 8.67 seconds.

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8 words

decathlon

a competition with ten different sports events

high jump

a sport where athletes jump over a high bar

steeplechase

a race that includes running and jumping over obstacles

bronze

the third‑place medal

silver

the second‑place medal

personal best

the fastest time or best result an athlete has ever achieved

endurance

the ability to keep going for a long time without getting tired

athletics

sports that involve running, jumping and throwing

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