High Exam Priority
Sawan Barwal wins historic silver in men's marathon at Asian Games 2026
26 September 2026
4 min read
Sawan Barwal secured a silver medal in the men's marathon final at the Asian Games 2026, marking India's first medal in this specific event since the 1982 Delhi edition. Meanwhile, Indian shooters and archers have also commenced their strong campaigns at the international multi-sport event in Japan.
Key Highlights
- Sawan Barwal clinched the silver medal in the men's marathon final at the Asian Games 2026.
- This achievement ends India's long medal drought in the men's marathon event, last won during the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi.
- Elite rifle shooter Elavenil Valarivan secured an individual silver by defeating reigning Olympic and world champion Ban Hyojin of South Korea.
- Indian archers, led by World Cup Final champion Dhiraj Bommadevara, started their campaign aiming to surpass their previous nine-medal tally from Hangzhou.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Key Bodies
Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Constitutional & Legal Context
Promoted under the National Sports Development Code of India and international Olympic charter guidelines.
Static GK Connection
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years, regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).