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PM congratulates Sawan Barwal on winning historic Silver medal in Men’s Marathon at Asian Games

PM congratulates Sawan Barwal on winning historic Silver medal in Men's Marathon at Asian Games

26 Sep, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Sawan Barwal on winning a historic Silver medal in the Men's Marathon at the Asian Games.

The Prime Minister stated that this achievement, marking a new National Record and India's first medal in this event in over four decades, is even more special as it is the country's first-ever Asian Games marathon medal won outside India. Shri Modi noted that his endurance and determination have made the nation proud, and extended his best wishes for the journey ahead.

In a post on X, the office of the Prime Minister shared:

"Congratulations to Sawan Barwal on a historic Silver in the Men's Marathon at the Asian Games. A new National Record and India's first medal in this event in over four decades, this achievement is even more special as the country's first-ever Asian Games marathon medal won outside India. His endurance and determination have made the nation proud. Best wishes for the journey ahead: PM @narendramodi"

Congratulations to Sawan Barwal on a historic Silver in the Men's Marathon at the Asian Games. A new National Record and India's first medal in this event in over four decades, this achievement is even more special as the country's first-ever Asian Games marathon medal won…

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 26, 2026
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