President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Sarvesh Anil Kushare and Parul Chaudhary for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026.
Tejaswin won the bronze medal in the men’s decathlon after finishing the gruelling 10-event competition with 7,934 points. The Indian, who began the second day at the top of the standings, finished strongly by winning the 1,500m, the final event of the competition, in 4:33.09.
“Warm congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar on winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Decathlon at the Asian Games 2026.
“It is commendable to excel across ten demanding disciplines that test speed, strength, endurance and skill. May you continue to rise to every challenge and achieve many more proud moments for India,” Murmu wrote on X.
Sarvesh claimed the silver medal in the men’s high jump after clearing 2.25m. He remained in medal contention throughout the final before finishing second.
“Heartiest congratulations to Sarvesh Anil Kushare on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s High Jump at the Asian Games 2026.
“May you continue to soar higher, rise to every new challenge with confidence and achieve many more successes in your sporting journey,” the president wrote.
Parul completed India’s athletics medal haul with a bronze in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase. She clocked 9:08.67, a personal best, to secure her second consecutive Asian Games medal in the event after winning silver at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.
“Congratulations to Parul Chaudhary on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase at the Asian Games 2026.
“Achieving a personal best while securing the medal makes this achievement even more special. May you continue to clear every obstacle and set new benchmarks,” Murmu wrote on X.
(IANS Inputs)
