India, Sept. 28 -- India's athletics medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Games gets underway with the women's discus throw final in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, September 28. Seema Kaliramna and Sanya Yadav will represent India in the medal event. Seema comes into the final with a 59.55m personal best and the confidence of a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while Sanya enters with a 56.05m mark and will be aiming to produce her best throw on the continental stage.

The Indian pair will face a competitive field, including a strong Chinese presence in the throwing event. Seema's recent performances suggest she could be in contention if she can replicate a throw close to her 60m-season range, while Sanya will look to improve on her entry...