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Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj dedicates record-breaking bronze to twin sister Vidya, thanks to government support

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Asian Games: Vithya Ramraj Dedicates Record-breaking Bronze To Twin Sister Vidya, Thanks To Government Support

By IANS News September 28, 2026 • 22:26 PM View: 156

Target Olympic Podium Scheme: Vithya Ramraj dedicated her record-breaking bronze medal in the women’s 400m hurdles at the Asian Games 2026 to her twin sister Vidya, while expressing gratitude to the government and organisations that supported her journey as she rewrote the national record set by legendary athlete P. T. Usha.

“I dedicate this medal to my twin sister, Vidya Ramraj,” Vithya told IANS after her bronze-medal-winning performance on Monday.

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