ROHTAK, Oct. 3 -- Within hours, four sportspersons from Haryana, wrestler Sujeet Kalakal of Charkhi Dadri, boxers Ankush Panghal of Hisar and Parveen Hooda of Rohtak, and archer Kirti Sharma of Jind , won gold at Asian Games on Friday, triggering celebrations in their native villages and adding another memorable chapter to Haryana's long association with Indian sport.

For Haryana,the four golds are more than just a medal tally. They are four different family stories of parents backing their children through defeats, modest beginnings and athletes refusing to give up.

International boxer Parveen Hooda from Rohtak's Rurki village has etched her name in history by winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. The fighter from village Rur...