Asiad: Parul Chaudhary wins second bronze in 5000m after steeplechase medal
Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary secured a bronze medal in the women's 5000m at the 2026 Asian Games, adding to her earlier bronze in the 3000m steeplechase. Her performance marks a continuation of her successful track record at the continental level.
Why it matters
Chaudhary's success underscores India's growing competitiveness in long-distance athletics on the international stage.
NEW DELHI: India's Parul Chaudhary added another medal to her Asian Games 2026 tally, clinching bronze in the women's 5000m final with a time of 15:14.61.Bahrain's Winfred Yavi claimed gold in 15:10.18, while Japan's Nozomi Tanaka took silver with a timing of 15:11.65.The experienced Indian long-distance runner secured her second medal at the ongoing Games after winning bronze in the women's 3000m steeplechase earlier in the competition. Her latest podium finish added to an impressive Asian Games record, having also won gold in the women's 5000m and silver in the steeplechase at the Hangzhou Games in 2022.The 5000m bronze further strengthened India's athletics medal tally, with Parul once again demonstrating her ability to compete in multiple events at the continental level.Asian Games Full Coverage | Medal Tally | ScheduleParul adds another medal after steeplechase successParul had earlier produced a record-breaking performance in the women's 3000m steeplechase, winning bronze in 9:08.67…
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