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Vidarsha K Vinod became the first Malayali athlete to win a medal at the Asian Games when she secured silver in the women’s 10‑metre air rifle team event at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan.
The silver medal was earned by the Indian team comprising Vidarsha K Vinod, Elavenil Valarivan and Sonam Maskar, who scored a combined 1,898.0 points. China won the gold with a world‑record score of 1,904.2 points, while Japan took bronze.
Vidarsha’s achievement marked a historic moment for Kerala, as she is the first person from the state to medal in shooting at the Asian Games. She expressed her desire to remain in Kerala and said she would accept a job offer from the state government if one were extended.
In recognition of her success, Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique visited Vidarsha’s home in Thambalamann, Kozhikode, to offer his congratulations.
Vidarsha’s next target is the 50‑metre shooting event scheduled for 26 April, where she aims to build on her silver‑medal performance.
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