Why it's been a mixed bag for Indian athletes in the Asian Games

Track and field stars hold their own amid injuries and a dip in medal count

Vinayak Padmadeo

Updated At : 05:44 AM Oct 03, 2026 IST

The gold-winning 4x400 women’s relay team. PTI

RESULTS from the track and field competitions at the Asian Games have once again brought the spotlight on the Indian athletics team. On one hand, there were several encouraging results, none more so than the 4x400 women’s relay gold medal; on the other, there were several disappointing results that put a question mark on India’s global standing.

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Why it's been a mixed bag for Indian athletes in the Asian Games

Track and field stars hold their own amid injuries and a dip in medal count

Vinayak Padmadeo

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