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Vithya Ramraj returned from the Asian Games with three medals and a piece of history, shattering a 42-year-old record held by legendary athlete PT Usha. Her father was once mocked for not having a son, but his daughter silenced doubters with gold, silver, and bronze.
Three Filipino athletes brought home four gold medals from the 2026 Asian Games, marking a historic achievement for Team Philippines. Carlos Yulo, EJ Obiena, and Jeus Yape celebrated together at a Heroes' Welcome dinner in Manila on Monday.
India made history at the Asian Games 2026, becoming the first nation to win both men's and women's hockey gold medals in the same edition. The double victory punches their tickets straight to the LA 2028 Olympics.
A teenager from India just made history with a single arrow that secured her country's first-ever individual recurve archery gold at the Asian Games. Kumkum Mohod's dramatic shoot-off victory also earned India an Olympic quota spot for LA 2028.
Young substitute Yang Min-hyuk's relentless pressure and Eom Ji-sung's clutch goal delivered South Korea its fourth consecutive Asian Games football title, breaking Japan's momentum with one perfect strike. The 1-0 victory on Japanese soil makes history as the first four-peat in the tournament.
Nineteen-year-old Kumkum Mohod made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in individual recurve archery, defeating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a nail-biting shoot-out. Her victory also secured an Olympic quota for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The Indian women's hockey team captured their first Asian Games gold medal in 44 years with a thrilling 1-0 victory over China, securing a coveted spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal in her 200th international match while India's defense held strong against relentless pressure.
India captured six gold medals and 10 total medals on Day 13 of the Asian Games 2026, marking the country's biggest single day at the competition. The historic wins included India's first women's hockey gold in 44 years and a ticket to the 2028 Olympics.
Three Indian boxers climbed to the top of the podium at the Asian Games 2026, marking the country's best boxing performance ever at the competition. Birthday girl Lovlina Borgohain led the historic sweep in Japan.
Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam earned a silver medal in the men's 55kg boxing final at the 2026 Asian Games after a close split decision. The Olympic bronze medalist proved once again he's among Asia's best fighters.
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan captured two silver medals on the opening day of shooting at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The team medal marked a strong start to India's campaign, followed by a heartbreakingly close individual final.
India's women's badminton team dominated Kazakhstan 3-0 at the 2026 Asian Games, with P.V. Sindhu leading the charge into a challenging quarterfinal against host nation Japan. The victory marks a fresh start after last year's early exit.