Asian Games 2026: Eight Medals for India on September 28 as Vithya Ramraj Rewrites National Record
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September 28 turned into a productive day for India at the Asian Games 2026, with athletes earning eight medals in Aichi-Nagoya. India’s medals came from athletics, shooting and kurash, with four silver and four bronze medals recorded during the day’s competition.
The day’s results included a new national mark in the women’s 400m hurdles, two Indian athletes finishing on the podium in men’s javelin and multiple individual silver-medal performances.
Ramraj Produces Record-Breaking Run
One of India’s most notable performances came from Vithya Ramraj in the women’s 400m hurdles.
Ramraj completed the race in 54.75 seconds, earning bronze while also setting a new Indian national record. Her performance surpassed the previous mark of 55.42 seconds established by PT Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
The result represented a significant improvement for Ramraj and also became her personal best. Mariam Kareem of the UAE won the event, with Kazakhstan’s Adelina Zems taking the silver medal.
Two Indian Throwers Reach the Javelin Podium
India had two representatives among the medal winners in the men’s javelin competition.
Yashvir Singh produced his best-ever throw of 85.72 metres to take silver. He achieved the distance with his sixth and final attempt.
Behind him was fellow Indian Rohit Yadav, who registered 84.35 metres and collected bronze. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage took the gold medal with 88.55 metres.
The two Indian podium finishes made the event another significant contribution to India’s medal haul for the day.
Silver Medals for Sreeshankar and Gulveer
The men’s long jump provided another silver medal for India through Murali Sreeshankar.
His best jump measured 8.07 metres, enough to secure second place. However, Sreeshankar could not complete the competition after an ankle injury during his fourth attempt prevented him from taking his last two jumps.
In the men’s 1500m, Gulveer Singh finished second with a personal-best time of 3:36.72.
The result marked Gulveer’s second silver medal of the Games. He had previously finished runner-up in the men’s 10,000m.
Chaudhary Adds a Second Bronze
India’s athletics medal count was further strengthened by Parul Chaudhary.
She finished third in the women’s 5000m after recording 15:14.61. It was another podium appearance for Chaudhary, who had already earned bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.
There were also two fourth-place results for India in athletics. Avinash Sable finished fourth in the men’s 3000m steeplechase, while the Indian women’s 4x100m relay squad narrowly missed the podium.
Esha Singh Finishes Second in 25m Pistol
India’s shooting medal came from Esha Singh in the women’s 25m pistol.
Singh and China’s Xiao Jiaruixuan were tied on 38 points after the regulation final. The competition therefore required a shoot-off to determine the gold-medal winner.
Xiao prevailed in the deciding stage, while Singh took silver.
Balhara Completes India’s Medal Haul
Pincky Balhara provided India’s final medal of the day in the women’s -78kg kurash competition.
Balhara secured bronze, adding to her collection of Asian Games medals. She had previously won silver at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
Her result completed India’s eight-medal haul for September 28.
India’s Medal Results on September 28
| Athlete | Sport/Event | Result |
| Yashvir Singh | Men’s javelin throw | Silver |
| Murali Sreeshankar | Men’s long jump | Silver |
| Gulveer Singh | Men’s 1500m | Silver |
| Esha Singh | Women’s 25m pistol | Silver |
| Rohit Yadav | Men’s javelin throw | Bronze |
| Vithya Ramraj | Women’s 400m hurdles | Bronze |
| Parul Chaudhary | Women’s 5000m | Bronze |
| Pincky Balhara | Women’s -78kg kurash | Bronze |
The eight medals listed above relate only to India’s results on September 28. They should not be interpreted as the country’s final medal count for the entire Asian Games, as competition continued after this day’s events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win on September 28 at the Asian Games?
India collected eight medals, consisting of four silver medals and four bronze medals.
What record did Vithya Ramraj break?
Ramraj set a new Indian national record in the women’s 400m hurdles by running 54.75 seconds, improving on PT Usha’s previous 55.42-second mark.
Which Indians won medals in men’s javelin?
Yashvir Singh finished second with 85.72m, while Rohit Yadav placed third with 84.35m.
Did Esha Singh win gold or silver?
Esha Singh won the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol. China’s Xiao Jiaruixuan won gold following the shoot-off.
Which medal did Pincky Balhara win?
Pincky Balhara earned bronze in the women’s -78kg kurash event.
Conclusion
India’s September 28 schedule at the Asian Games 2026 produced eight podium finishes.
The day’s results were led by Vithya Ramraj’s record-setting 400m hurdles performance and India’s two-medal showing in men’s javelin. Murali Sreeshankar, Gulveer Singh and Esha Singh also reached the podium with silver-medal performances, while Parul Chaudhary, Rohit Yadav and Pincky Balhara contributed bronze medals.
These results represent one day’s competition rather than India’s complete Games tally, which continued to evolve as the Asian Games progressed.
