Vithya Ramraj finished third in the 400m hurdles at the 2026 Asian Games with a time of 54.75 seconds.
Her performance broke P.T. Usha’s national record, which had stood since 1984 and was described as a 43-year-old mark.
She also won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay and silver in the mixed 4x400m relay.
Ramraj returned to Coimbatore with her coach, Nehpal Singh Rathore, and credited him for much of her success.
She said coaches should be officially recognized alongside athletes and given the same respect by the government.
The reporting also says she is looking ahead to future world championships and the Olympic Games.
The article places her result in the context of how Asian competition in the event has evolved since 1984.
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Both reports agree that Vithya Ramraj broke P.T. Usha’s long-standing national record in the 400m hurdles and returned after winning multiple Asian Games medals. They also agree that her coach, Nehpal Singh Rathore, is central to the story.
What may still evolve is how Ramraj’s record is framed against future world championships and the Olympic Games. The broader comparison of how far India has come in the event depends on future performances and further context from the event’s history.
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Vithya Ramraj’s record run is treated as a major sporting achievement and a sign of steady progress in Indian athletics. The coverage notes that she broke P.T. Usha’s long-standing 400m hurdles record while also medaling in relay events. It gives weight to her coach’s role and to her own praise for coaching support. The story also points toward future goals, including world championships and the Olympic Games.
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The New Indian Express reports on Vithya Ramraj returning to Coimbatore after winning three medals at the Asian Games and breaking a long-standing national record. Ramraj stated that her success is largely due to her coach, Nehpal Singh Rathore, and emphasized that the government should officially recognize coaches alongside athletes. She noted that while she is happy with her achievements, her ultimate goal is to perform well at upcoming world championships and the Olympic games.
The Hindu analyzes Vithya Ramraj's performance at the 2026 Asian Games, where she won a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles and broke the long-standing national record previously held by P.T. Usha. The article details her race progression, her global and regional rankings, and her coach Nepal Singh Rathore's training philosophy linking flat 400m speed with hurdles success. The publication also outlines how Asian competition in the event has evolved since 1984.