From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners

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What happened

The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment.

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  • The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:30:04 UTC.

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