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Asian Games: Sooryavanshi was India's youngest medallist; who was the oldest?

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India finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with 85 medals, including 21 golds.

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  • India finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with 85 medals, including 21 golds.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:33:05 UTC.

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