Asian Games 2026: From Vidarsa K Vinod to Seema Kumari, 5 Indian medallists who weren't medal favourites before event

Mint - Oct 4, 2026

There were some athletes who weren’t medal favourites ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, but they still managed to put up a brilliant display and clinch medals for India.

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