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Who won IndiaтАЩs first-ever Asian Games medal in the menтАЩs double sculls event at Asian Games 2026?
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Satnam Singh and Salman Khan
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured India's first-ever Asian Games medal in the men's double sculls rowing event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
At the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, the Indian rowing duo of Satnam Singh and Salman Khan achieved a historic milestone by winning a bronze medal in the men's double sculls. They finished the event with a timing of 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course. This performance marks India's maiden podium finish in this specific rowing discipline at the continental games, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Indian rowers on the international stage.
The Asian Games, governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), is a multi-sport event held every four years. It is the second-largest multi-sport event in the world after the Olympic Games, functioning under the guidance of the International Olympic Committee.
Medal won: Bronze
Event: Men's double sculls rowing
Venue: Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, Aichi-Nagoya
Finishing time: 6:13.25
C is correct тАФ Satnam Singh and Salman Khan became the first Indian rowers to win a medal in the men's double sculls event at the Asian Games 2026.
Remember that 'Sculls' in rowing involves each rower using two oars, unlike 'Sweep' rowing; this event was a landmark 'first' for India, making it a high-probability question for upcoming competitive exams.