Day 10 of the Asian Games proved to be an unforgettable afternoon for Indian athletics. Track and field stars delivered historic milestones on the track, pushing India’s overall medal count further upward.
Long-distance standout Gulveer Singh clinched his second silver medal of the Games in the men’s 1500m race. Moments later, hurdler Vithya Ramraj shattered an iconic mark by breaking PT Usha’s 42-year-old national record to secure a memorable bronze medal, as reported by The Indian Express.
Vithya Ramraj Rewrites Indian Track History
The highlight of the session came in the women’s 400m hurdles final. Vithya Ramraj executed a technically disciplined race from the outside lane, maintaining smooth clearance across every hurdle.
She powered down the home straight to cross the line in 54.75 seconds. The scorching run eclipsed the long-standing national record of 55.42 seconds set by the legendary PT Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
Coverage by Gulf News highlighted that Ramraj’s personal best earned her the bronze medal, ending more than four decades of anticipation for Indian athletics fans.
Gulveer Singh Clinches Second Silver of the Games
India’s celebrations had begun earlier on the track with another commanding distance performance. Gulveer Singh added to his growing collection of continental honors by claiming the silver medal in the men’s 1500m final.
Singh timed his late sprint to perfection over the final 200 meters. He broke away from a crowded leading pack to secure a clean second-place finish behind the gold medalist.
The achievement marked Gulveer’s second silver of the tournament, cementing his status as one of India’s most dependable middle-distance runners, according to ETV Bharat.
Momentum Builds Across Track and Field Contests
The dual podium finishes energized the Indian camp inside the stadium. Athletes in field events and preliminary heats drew inspiration from the day’s record-setting performances.
Live event dispatches from Outlook India confirmed that Indian contenders continued strong runs across relay qualifying stages and combat sports arenas.
Coaching staff credited specialized training regimens and competitive exposure abroad for the sharp rise in personal bests and podium conversions.
India’s Medal Tally Crosses Key Milestone
With the additions of Gulveer’s silver and Vithya’s bronze, the Indian contingent crossed another crucial medal benchmark at the Games.
The national medal tally moved past 40, keeping India firmly in contention among the top-ranked delegations in continental competition, as detailed by The Week.
More medal matches in track relays, badminton, and combat disciplines are scheduled for the evening session, offering India further opportunities to expand its podium count.
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