Sawan Barwal poses with his Asian Games silver medal

India's Sawan Barwal proudly holds up his silver medal following the men's marathon final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, on 26 September 2026.

Sawan Barwal stands on the podium during the official medal ceremony for the men's marathon at the Asian Games Aichi Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya on 26 September 2026, representing India with a silver medal.

At the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, India's Sawan Barwal received the silver medal at the men's marathon award ceremony on 26 September 2026, underlining India's growing strength in long distance athletics.

Sawan Barwal of India poses with his silver medal after finishing as the men's marathon runner up at the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with the race held in Nagoya, Japan on 26 September 2026.

India's Sawan Barwal secured the silver medal in the men's marathon at the 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan on 26 September 2026, earning a place on the continental podium in a gruelling road race.

The men's marathon at the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games produced a memorable result for India, as Sawan Barwal claimed silver in Nagoya, Japan on 26 September 2026.

Sawan Barwal's silver medal in the men's marathon contributed to India's athletics haul at the 20th Asian Games Aichi Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya on 26 September 2026.

India's Sawan Barwal competes alongside other leading athletes during the men's marathon final of the Athletics programme at the 20th Asian Games Aichi Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan on 26 September 2026.

Sawan Barwal and fellow competitors are pictured mid race in the men's marathon final at the Asian Games Aichi Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, a race that ended with Barwal claiming the silver medal for India on 26 September 2026.

Captured during the race, India's Sawan Barwal pushes through the field in the men's marathon at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on 26 September 2026, ultimately finishing second to claim a silver medal for India.