Soft Tennis and Rowing Yield First Medals for India in 2026 Asian Games

The 2026 Asian Games introduced soft tennis as a debut sport, and India seized the moment. In the men’s division, Jay Meena captured a bronze medal with a series of consistent victories, marking India’s inaugural success in the event.

Equally notable was the rowing duo of Satnam Singh and Salman Khan, who clinched a bronze in the double sculls, delivering the country’s first rowing medal at these Games. Both achievements broaden India’s medal spectrum beyond traditional strengths and underscore the nation’s expanding sporting capabilities.