India retained both Asian Games kabaddi titles as the men beat Iran 40-34 and women prevailed 37-34. Sawan Barwal won a historic marathon silver, while squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reached finals and the hockey team entered the semifinals
Hyderabad Runners Society launched Charity Bibs for the 2026 NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, encouraging runners to raise funds for social causes. With 35 NGOs already associated, the initiative aims to combine fitness with philanthropy and scale fundraising efforts this year
Indian Army athlete Sawan Barwal, national record holder in marathon with 2:11:58 at Rotterdam, who visited Hyderabad for NMDC Marathon event launch, credits training support and is now aiming at Asian Games and 2028 Olympics success
