From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
Summary
India won 85 medals at the recent Asian Games in Japan, including 21 gold medals. The event highlighted many Indian athletes’ hard work, personal struggles, and breakthroughs across various sports beyond cricket.Key Facts
- India won 85 medals in total: 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze at the Asian Games.
- The Indian women’s hockey team won gold after 44 years.
- Neeru Dhanda from Haryana won individual gold in trap shooting despite illness and limited resources.
- Vithya Ramraj earned three medals, broke a national record, and her father borrowed money to support her sports career.
- Sahil Jadhav, an archer, won two gold medals after his mother sold jewelry to buy him equipment.
- Lalremsiami Hmarzote, a hockey player from Mizoram, scored the winning goal in the final and overcame travel and training challenges.
- Many athletes and their families faced financial hardship and limited training facilities.
- Sportspersons from underrepresented regions, like northeast India, gained recognition, which may inspire future generations.
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