Northern Railway Sportspersons Win 11 Medals at Asian Games 2026

Northern Railway has once again underlined its strong contribution to Indian sports, with 14 of its sportspersons representing the country at the Asian Games 2026 and making a significant impact across wrestling, kabaddi, hockey, boxing, cricket, cycling and shooting.

The Northern Railway contingent delivered an impressive medal haul, winning 11 medals — 10 Gold and one Bronze — while three other sportspersons represented India in their respective disciplines.

The achievement has brought considerable pride to Northern Railway and the Northern Railway Sports Association (NRSA), highlighting the organisation’s continued efforts to promote sports, identify talent and support athletes competing at the highest international level.

Gold Medals Across Wrestling, Kabaddi and Hockey

Wrestler Aman secured a Gold Medal for India in the 57 kg freestyle category, adding another major international achievement to Northern Railway’s sporting record.

In kabaddi, Pooja represented the Indian women’s team, while Ashu Malik was part of the Indian men’s team. Both athletes contributed to India’s Gold Medal-winning campaigns in their respective competitions.

Northern Railway also made a particularly strong contribution to Indian hockey. Yashdeep Siwach was a member of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the Gold Medal.

The organisation’s representation was even stronger in women’s hockey, with Neha, Ishika, Shilpi Dabas and Sakshi Rana playing for the Indian women’s team in its Gold Medal-winning campaign.

Together, these hockey players accounted for five Gold Medals for Northern Railway sportspersons, reflecting the depth of sporting talent nurtured within the railway organisation.

Boxing Adds a Bronze

In boxing, Priya won the Bronze Medal in the 60 kg category. Her performance added another medal to India’s tally and took the overall medal contribution of Northern Railway sportspersons to 11.

The Bronze Medal in boxing was the only non-Gold medal secured by a Northern Railway athlete at the Games.

Gold in Women’s Cricket

Northern Railway also had a strong presence in women’s cricket. Renuka Thakur and Pratika Rawal represented India and were members of the team that won the Gold Medal.

Their success further broadened Northern Railway’s contribution to India’s medal-winning performances, with its athletes excelling not only in traditional individual and team sports but also in cricket.

Representation in Cycling and Shooting

Three other Northern Railway sportspersons represented India at the Asian Games without winning medals.

Jemsh Keithellakram and Vishavjeet Singh competed in cycling, while Anish represented the country in shooting.

Their participation at a major continental sporting event nevertheless represents an important achievement and demonstrates the growing presence of Northern Railway athletes across a wide range of disciplines.

Northern Railway’s Asian Games 2026 Contribution

Recognition for Athletes, Coaches and Support Staff

The performance of the Northern Railway contingent has been described as a matter of pride for the organisation and the Northern Railway Sports Association. The medal-winning performances underline the importance of institutional support in developing athletes and providing them opportunities to compete at national and international levels.

Northern Railway has a long association with Indian sports, with railway organisations providing employment, training and competitive opportunities to sportspersons. The latest performances at the Asian Games further demonstrate the role of the railways in supporting India’s sporting ecosystem.

The achievements of the 14 athletes are also expected to inspire young railway sportspersons and aspiring athletes across the organisation. Their success demonstrates that sustained training, institutional backing and international exposure can help athletes reach the highest levels of competition.

The General Manager, Northern Railway; President, NRSA and PCSTE/NR; and Honorary General Secretary, NRSA and CSTE/P/East congratulated the sportspersons, coaches, support staff and officials for their outstanding performances.

They commended the athletes for contributing to India’s success at the Asian Games and bringing honour to both the nation and Northern Railway.

With 10 Gold and one Bronze Medal, Northern Railway’s sportspersons have emerged as an important part of India’s Asian Games 2026 campaign, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to nurturing sporting excellence alongside its core railway responsibilities.