Asian Games 2026: Ancy Sojan wins long jump silver, Sarvesh Kushare clinches silver in high jump

India's Ancy Sojan won silver medal in women's long jump event, while Sarvesh Kushare claimed silver in the men's high jump competition at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday.

New Delhi: It was a medal rush for India in athletics at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, September 27, as Ancy Sojan, Sarvesh Kushare, Parul Chaudhary, and Tejaswin Shankar all managed to grab a spot on the podium in their respective disciplines. Sojan won a silver medal in the women’s long jump, while Sarvesh bagged silver in the men’s high jump event.

Shankar won a bronze medal in the men’s decathlon, while Parul clinched a bronze medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase event. Ancy started the medal spree with her silver in the women’s long jump.........

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