On August 28, 2018, at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, India’s Manjit Singh won the gold medal in the 800-meter race with a time of 1 minute 46 seconds. His victory not only brought glory to India but also broke a 56-year-old record. This achievement marked the first time since 1962 that India won both gold and silver medals in this event. In 1962, Milkha Singh and Makhan Singh had previously secured silver and gold, respectively. The 800-meter race, a challenging event requiring a balance of speed and stamina, saw Manjit Singh’s remarkable performance.
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