Sport · India Bureau
Toor, Prachi add two more medals as India reaches 30 at Aichi-Nagoya
India's athletics contingent at the 2026 Asian Games has secured two additional medals, with Tajinderpal Singh Toor claiming silver in the shot put and Prachi Choudhary earning bronze in the women's 400 metres at Aichi-Nagoya.
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India's athletics medal haul at the 2026 Asian Games swelled to 30 as the country's track and field athletes delivered strong performances on the Aichi-Nagoya stage. Tajinderpal Singh Toor produced a noteworthy effort in the men's shot put competition to secure the silver medal, continuing his status as one of India's premier field event competitors on the continental stage.
In the women's 400 metres, Prachi Choudhary claimed bronze to add to India's growing tally at the Games. Her performance in the middle-distance sprint event underscored the depth of Indian talent in track athletics and marked a significant achievement for the sprinter.
The twin medals represent continued momentum for India's athletics programme at the quadrennial continental championship. With 30 medals now in the overall tally, the Indian team has demonstrated competitive strength across multiple events and distance categories.
Both performances reflect the preparation and dedication of India's athletics contingent as they compete against elite regional opponents from across Asia. The results are expected to bolster India's overall medal standings at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.