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Asian Games: Seema Kumari runs into history with 10,000m bronze

India's 16-year wait for a women's 10,000m medal at the Asian Games ended on Thursday as track and field athlete Seema Kumari ran her way to bronze medal in Nagoya.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 1:12 PM
Asian Games: Seema Kumari runs into history with 10,000m bronze
Key Things to Know
  • Seema Kumari won bronze in the women's 10,000m at the Asian Games with a time of 32:50.05.
  • The bronze ended a 16-year medal drought for India in the women's 10,000m event.
  • Winfred Yavi took the gold medal in 32:39.18, and Japan's Nozomi Tanaka claimed silver in 32:41.54.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indian track and field athlete Seema Kumari won the bronze medal in the women's 10,000m event at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Thursday. Her performance ended India's 16-year wait for a medal in this specific event, marking only the third time India has claimed a medal in the women's 10,000m at the continental games.

Kumari secured third place with a finishing time of 32:50.05. Gold was won by Winfred Yavi, who clocked 32:39.18 after a late sprint finish, while Japan's Nozomi Tanaka finished second to claim silver in 32:41.54.

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