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Murmu Congratulates Indian Medal Winners After Asian Games Day Nine
President Droupadi Murmu praised Indian athletes after their performances on Day 9 of the Asian Games 2026.
Parul Chaudhary won a bronze medal in the women’s 5,000m.
It was her second medal in two days.
Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 1,500m and set a personal best.
Vithya Ramraj won bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles.
She also set a personal best and a new national record.
Esha Singh won silver in the women’s 25m pistol event.
Murmu said the athletes’ performances were inspiring and wished them more success.
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian medal winners from Day 9 of the Asian Games 2026.
Parul Chaudhary won bronze in the women’s 5,000m, her second medal in two days.
Gulveer Singh secured silver in the men’s 1,500m with a personal-best time of 3:36.72.
Vithya Ramraj won bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles with a personal best and national record.
Esha Singh took silver in the women’s 25m pistol event, missing gold by one shot.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and Indian athletes Parul Chaudhary, Gulveer Singh, Vithya Ramraj and Esha Singh.
- What
- Murmu congratulated the athletes for winning medals at the Asian Games 2026.
- Where
- The Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- When
- Monday, during Day 9 of the Games.
- Why
- To recognize the athletes’ medal-winning performances and achievements.
Key facts
- Event
- Asian Games 2026
- Day
- Day 9
- Parul Chaudhary
- Bronze in the women’s 5,000m; time of 15:14.61
- Gulveer Singh
- Silver in the men’s 1,500m; personal-best time of 3:36.72
- Vithya Ramraj
- Bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles; personal best and national record
- Esha Singh
- Silver in the women’s 25m pistol event
- Esha Singh’s final
- She missed gold by one shot to China’s Jiaruixuan Xiao
Quotes
Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“Hearty congratulations to Parul Chaudhary on winning the bronze medal in the women’s 5000 metres at the Asian Games 2026. Two medals in two days at the Games is a remarkable achievement. May this memorable double inspire you to reach even greater heights in your sporting journey.”
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“Securing a personal best in the event makes this achievement all the more commendable. Coming after your silver medal in the 10,000 metres, this is another fine performance on the track at these Games. My best wishes for many more laurels in the years ahead.”
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