{
  "id": 11095791,
  "title": "FPJ Exclusive | 'This Is India's Medal': Jay Meena Reflects On Historic Soft Tennis Bronze Medal At Asian Games 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fpj-exclusive-this-is-indias-medal-jay-meena-reflects-on-historic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/fpj-exclusive-this-is-indias-medal-jay-meena-reflects-on-historic-soft-tennis-bronze-medal-at-asian-games-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian soft tennis player Jay Meena has achieved a historic milestone by winning the country's first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport. In an interview with The Free Press Journal, Meena shared his emotional journey and reflected on the significance of his bronze medal win.\n\nMeena expressed his pride in being part of India's first medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games. He credited his achievements to the support from his family, coaches, and the government, as well as his unwavering dedication to the sport over the past 16 years. The medal represents a culmination of his hard work and perseverance throughout his career.\n\nThe soft tennis player recounted two pivotal matches that led to his victory, the mixed doubles and the deciding tiebreak. He highlighted the heartbreaking moments when India lost to Indonesia in the men's team event and to the Philippines in the mixed doubles event. However, Meena's focus remained on securing India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis, a dream he had nurtured throughout his career.\n\nMeena's journey at the Asian Games was marked by ups and downs, with his previous appearances resulting in no medal. His determination to win a medal this time propelled him to overcome challenges and ultimately claim the bronze. The Indian government's support, along with his own hard work, played a crucial role in his success.",
  "summary": "Indian soft tennis player Jay Meena etched his name in history by winning the country’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the sport. Speaking to The Free Press Journal about his bronze medal-winning campaign, Meena opened up on his emotional journey, the dramatic five-point comeback in the deciding tiebreak, the support from his family, coaches and the government, and his ambitions to win gold at…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally, Day 13 LIVE: Check India’s Gold, Silver, Bronze winners list on 1st October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/asian-games-2026-medal-tally-day-13-live-check-indias-gold-silver",
        "published": "2026-10-01T01:06:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}