Gulveer secured his third medal of the Games by winning bronze in the men\u2019s 5000m final, while Pooja claimed bronze in the women\u2019s high jump and the Indian quartet of Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu finished third in the men\u2019s 4x400m relay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s truly been a special Asian Games for Gulveer Singh! Congratulations to him on winning the bronze in the men's 5000m. It\u2019s a remarkable hat-trick of podium finishes. His consistency, endurance and determination are noteworthy. Best wishes to him for many more successes ahead,\u201d PMO wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gulveer clocked 13:32.75 to win bronze in the 5000m, adding to the silver medals he had won in the 10,000m and 1500m. His three-medal haul made him the first Indian athlete in 40 years to win three medals at a single edition of the Asian Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PM Modi also congratulated Pooja, whose bronze marked India\u2019s first Asian Games medal in the women\u2019s high jump in more than two decades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA proud moment for Indian athletics! Congratulations to Pooja on winning the bronze medal in the women's high jump at the Asian Games 2026. This is India\u2019s first medal in the event at the Asian Games in over two decades. It\u2019s truly a memorable achievement. Best wishes for her upcoming endeavours,\u201d the PMO wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Prime Minister also hailed the men\u2019s 4x400m relay team after they clocked a season-best 3:01.61 to win bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cRemarkable indeed! Congratulations to Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK on winning Bronze in the Men\u2019s 4\u00d7400m Relay with a superb time. May their success contribute to the popularity of athletics in the times to come,\u201d PM0 wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PM Modi\u2019s messages came after a memorable day for Indian athletics, which also saw the women\u2019s 4x400m relay team win gold and the mixed 4x100m quartet secure bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj won the women\u2019s 4x400m relay in 3:29.69, giving India its first-ever Asian Games gold in the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
PM Modi\u2019s messages came after a memorable day for Indian athletics, which also saw the women\u2019s 4x400m relay team win gold and the mixed 4x100m quartet secure bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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