{
  "id": 11629758,
  "title": "FPJ Exclusive | 'It Was An Unforgettable Experience': Indian Archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru Opens Up On Winning Gold And Bronze Medals At Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/fpj-exclusive-it-was-an-unforgettable-experience-indian-archer-ganesh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:55:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/fpj-exclusive-it-was-an-unforgettable-experience-indian-archer-ganesh-mani-ratnam-thirumuru-opens-up-on-winning-gold-and-bronze-medals-at-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru recently shared his remarkable experiences from the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where he achieved an individual bronze medal and helped secure India's team gold in compound archery. Reflecting on his debut Asian Games appearance, Ganesh expressed deep pride in representing Team India and contributing to the archery contingent's successful campaign. He emphasized that participating in the Asian Games was a great honor and that the experience would significantly contribute to his growth as a competitor.\n\nGanesh acknowledged the critical role this experience would play in his future development, indicating that it would serve as a foundation as he continues to compete at the highest level. Beyond the medals, he highlighted the Mixed Team Olympic quota secured for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as a monumental achievement for India and Indian archery. This milestone is particularly significant for Ganesh, who expressed that it was a proud moment for his country and the archery community in India.\n\nLooking ahead, Ganesh is focused on further improvement and preparation for the LA 2028 Olympics. Alongside this goal, he plans to participate in upcoming Asian Player League (APL) and Universal Player Union (UPS) events. Ganesh concluded his reflections by expressing gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his journey, emphasizing that this is just the beginning of his success story. With a final rallying cry of \"Jai Hind!\" he was eager to share his excitement for what lies ahead.",
  "summary": "Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru opened up to The Free Press Journal about his memorable campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where he secured an individual bronze medal and contributed to India's team gold medal in compound archery. Speaking about his maiden Asian Games appearance, Ganesh described representing Team India alongside his fellow athletes, coaches and support staff…",
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  "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."
}