4 Indian Athletes Who Made History at the Asian Games

India’s Asian Games journey and continue to inspire a new generation to dream bigger

NewsBharati    05-Oct-2026 14:52:38 PM
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New Delhi , October 5 : Indian athletes have continued to create memorable moments on the Asian Games stage, turning individual performances into milestones for the country. From wrestling and squash to athletics and shooting, Indian sportspersons have broken records and achieved historic firsts

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Here are four Indian athletes whose performances marked special moments in the Asian Games.
 
1. Aman Sehrawat – India’s First Asian Games Gold in Men’s 57kg Freestyle
 
Wrestler Aman Sehrawat created history by becoming the first Indian to win an Asian Games gold medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category.
 
His performance marked a major achievement for Indian wrestling and gave the country another memorable moment on the continental stage. Sehrawat’s gold added to India’s strong presence in wrestling and was celebrated widely across the country.
 
2. Anahat Singh – Historic Squash Final Appearance
 
Young squash player Anahat Singh created history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the women’s singles squash final at the Asian Games.
 
 
 
Her impressive campaign ended with a silver medal, making her historic run an important milestone for Indian squash. Her achievement also highlighted the growing presence of young Indian athletes in international squash.
 
3. Ancy Sojan – National Record in Long Jump
 
Athlete Ancy Sojan produced a record-breaking performance in the women’s long jump. Her 6.88-metre jump earned her the Asian Games silver medal and also set a new Indian national record.
 
 
 
The effort surpassed the previous national mark of 6.83 metres, set by legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George in 2004.
 
Sojan’s performance not only brought India a medal but also marked a new chapter in the country’s long-jump history.
 
4. Neeru Dhanda – Asian Record and Historic Trap Gold
 
Shooter Neeru Dhanda achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to win individual Trap gold at the Asian Games.
 
 
Dhanda finished with 28 hits, setting a new Asian record in the process. Her performance was another significant achievement for Indian shooting and demonstrated the country’s growing strength in the discipline.
 
These performances show how Indian athletes are steadily breaking new ground across different sporting disciplines. From Aman Sehrawat’s historic wrestling gold to Anahat Singh’s landmark squash final, Ancy Sojan’s national record and Neeru Dhanda’s Asian-record performance, each achievement represents more than just a medal.
 
Together, these athletes have added new chapters to India’s Asian Games journey and continue to inspire a new generation to dream bigger on the international stage.


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