SBI Felicitates Nine Bank-Supported Medal Winners Of Asian Games 2026

Mumbai, October 22, 2026 - The State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest bank, honored nine athletes backed by SBI and SBI Foundation for their achievements in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. These athletes secured a combined total of 11 medals for India, with one Gold, three Silver, and seven Bronze. The ceremony was graced by SBI Chairman Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, SBI Foundation's Shri Parth Jindal, and other Central Board members.

The nine medal-winning athletes were part of the Indian track and field team, showcasing impressive performances at the Games. SBI and SBI Foundation support these athletes through the "Gearing for Olympic Dominance" (GOLD) program, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS). The medalists include Vithya Ramraj and Prachi Choudhary from the women's 4x400 relay team, and Jay Kumar, Gulveer Singh, Vishal T K, and Manu T S as Silver medallists. Additionally, Parul Chaudhary, Rohit Yadav, and Rajesh Ramesh secured Bronze medals.

At the felicitation event, SBI Chairman Setty expressed his pride in the athletes' accomplishments, stating that their success sets the stage for future international events such as the Los Angeles Olympics. He emphasized SBI's commitment to India's growing sporting ecosystem and the bank's contribution to the nation's growth. SBI Foundation's CEO Parth Jindal commended the athletes, coaches, and support teams for their outstanding performances, highlighting the significant role SBI plays in nurturing athletic talent in India.

With the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics approaching, Jindal expressed optimism about building on this success and providing more athletes the opportunities and support to excel at the highest level.