Sawan Barwal wins historic silver in men's marathon at Asian Games
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Sawan Barwal won a silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2026 Asian Games, setting a new national record for India.
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- Sawan Barwal secured a silver medal in the men's marathon at the 2026 Asian Games held in Nagoya.
- The athlete finished with a time of 2:11:37, trailing the gold medalist by 48 seconds.
- This result represents India's first men's marathon medal at the event in 44 years.
- The accomplishment highlights a significant resurgence in Indian long-distance running performance.
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