India, Sept. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Sawan Barwal on winning a historic Silver medal in the Men's Marathon at the Asian Games.

The Prime Minister stated that this achievement, marking a new National Record and India's first medal in this event in over four decades, is even more special as it is the country's first-ever Asian Games marathon medal won outside India. Shri Modi noted that his endurance and determination have made the nation proud, and extended his best wishes for the journey ahead.

In a post on X, the office of the Prime Minister shared:

"Congratulations to Sawan Barwal on a historic Silver in the Men's Marathon at the Asian Games. A new Natio...