Another medal for India was bagged at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Nethra Kumanan bagged a bronze medal after finishing third in the women’s rowing dinghy final that happened on Friday. Netra finished sixth in the first race and won the second race and thereby got the third position. The 29-year-old Indian Sailor finished behind Sophia Gail Montgomery of Thailand and Ang Jania of Singapore in the Kayoh Yacht Harbour.

Netra, who is a 29-year-old from Chennai, scored a total of 14 points to finish third. Netra scored 7 points in the qualifying race and seven in the final race. Sophia Montgomery of Thailand won the gold medal with 5 points, and Ang Jania of Singapore with 13 points.

In sailing competitions, athletes receive points based on their placing in each race. The first-place finisher is awarded one point, and the player with the lowest total points is declared the winner. Netra performed brilliantly in her final two races, securing first place in one race and sixth in the other.

The bronze medal won on Day 14 of the Asian Games 2026 is a significant achievement for Nethra Kumaran. She further cemented her place in the Indian sailing scene. The Chennai-born Olympian displayed outstanding performance throughout the competition, achieving a podium finish despite challenging conditions thanks to her excellent skills and determination.

Nethra has previously represented India at the 2014, 2018, and 2023 Asian Games. She became the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics by qualifying for Paris 2024.

In the men's category, India's Vishnu Saravanan had to settle for fourth place. He finished second in both final races, but his 17 points in qualification resulted in a total score of 21 points.

Another medal for India was bagged at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Nethra Kumanan bagged a bronze medal after finishing third in the women’s rowing dinghy final that happened on Friday. Netra finished sixth in the first race and won the second race and thereby got the third position. The 29-year-old Indian Sailor finished behind Sophia Gail Montgomery of Thailand and Ang Jania of Singapore in the Kayoh Yacht Harbour.

Netra, who is a 29-year-old from Chennai, scored a total of 14 points to finish third. Netra scored 7 points in the qualifying race and seven in the final race. Sophia Montgomery of Thailand won the gold medal with 5 points, and Ang Jania of Singapore with 13 points.

In sailing competitions, athletes receive points based on their placing in each race. The first-place finisher is awarded one point, and the player with the lowest total points is declared the winner. Netra performed brilliantly in her final two races, securing first place in one race and sixth in the other.

The bronze medal won on Day 14 of the Asian Games 2026 is a significant achievement for Nethra Kumaran. She further cemented her place in the Indian sailing scene. The Chennai-born Olympian displayed outstanding performance throughout the competition, achieving a podium finish despite challenging conditions thanks to her excellent skills and determination.

Nethra has previously represented India at the 2014, 2018, and 2023 Asian Games. She became the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics by qualifying for Paris 2024.

In the men's category, India's Vishnu Saravanan had to settle for fourth place. He finished second in both final races, but his 17 points in qualification resulted in a total score of 21 points.