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‘We Must Break The Training Barriers’: Sawan Barwal’s Marathon Journey From Himachal’s Hills To India’s Record Books
Asian Marathon Championships: India’s long-distance running scene has often existed away from the spotlight, tucked behind the glamour of cricket stadiums and sprint tracks. But for Sawan Barwal, the road to becoming one of the country’s most promising marathon runners began far from packed arenas, in the tranquil hills of Joginder Nagar in Himachal Pradesh, where endurance is not built in training camps alone but in everyday life itself.
Earlier this year, Barwal scripted history by breaking India’s 48-year-old national marathon record, a feat that suddenly pushed the soft-spoken Army athlete into national prominence. Yet, in conversation, the record-breaking runner speaks less about fame and more about discipline, recovery, patience, and the people who quietly carried him through years when success was far from guaranteed.
In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Barwal reflected on growing up in the hills, overcoming injuries, family sacrifices, and why long-distance running is as much a mental battle as it is a physical one.
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We'll Use Argentina Tour As Opportunity To Play With Different Combinations: Sjoerd Marijne
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Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa To Wear Aaquib Wani-designed Jersey Under Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ Initiative
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Pakistan To Take Government Advice On Playing India In Hockey World Cup
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Saurav Ghosal Named Sports Commissioner Of World Premier Squash
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'Everything That's Positive Also Has Negative To It': Ramit Tandon On Pressure, Home Advantage, And Peaking For The Asian Games
The Asian Games: As the 2026 Indian Open approaches, India’s squash star Ramit Tandon is gearing up to showcase his skills on home soil. Scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the tournament is crucial in Tandon’s busy year, which also includes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, a major event that doubles as a pathway to the Olympics.
Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor To Lead 17-member Indian Team At Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships
Two-time Asian Indoor champion in men's shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will lead the 17-member Indian team at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China.
SLI Can Change How India Connects With Shooting: Asiad Gold Medallist Akhil Sheoran
The Shooting League: With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the league could mark a turning point in how shooting is experienced—both by athletes and fans.
Asian Games Will Be The Biggest Challenge For India In 2026
Summer World University Games: After a successful 2025 in which Indian sportspersons shone bright in many events on the global stage, the year 2026 heralds fresher and tougher challenges, and top-most on the radar is the 20th edition of the Asian Games to be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
A Resounding Year That Saw Indian Men's Hockey Team Retain Asia No.1 Status
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