September 24, 2026 5:24 PM

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Satnam Singh, Salman Khan win India’s first Asian Games medal in men’s double sculls

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won a bronze in the men’s double sculls as India concluded their rowing campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with one medal today. The Indian pair clocked 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course to finish behind China’s Yi Xudi and Nie Yide, who won gold in 6:09.77.

 

Uzbekistan’s Mekhrojbek Mamatkulov and Pavel Sorin took silver in 6:10.49. It was India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the men’s double sculls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the Indian duo after their bronze-winning feat at the games