New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya has provided a platform for several Indian athletes to produce performances that have significantly raised their profiles. While established names have added to their medal collections, a number of athletes have attracted wider attention through landmark results, record-breaking displays and breakthrough performances.

From a 17-year-old archer making history to a marathon runner ending a four-decade medal wait, the Asian Games have produced several new Indian sporting stories. Here are five athletes whose performances in Aichi-Nagoya have brought them into greater prominence.

At 17, Kumkum Mohod has emerged as one of the youngest Indian athletes to make a major impact at the Aich...