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India Shines at 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships with 19 Medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian contingent for their exceptional performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, where they secured 19 medals, including 10 golds. This achievement not only highlights the talent of young Indian athletes but also sets a new benchmark for future competitions. The event concluded with India finishing second overall, showcasing the country's growing prowess in athletics. Modi expressed hope that these accomplishments will inspire more youth to take up sports. The article details the full squad of athletes and their respective events, emphasizing the dedication and hard work that led to this historic success.
By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 1, 2026, 14:41 IST

PM Modi Praises Indian Athletes

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian team for their remarkable achievements at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships. The Indian contingent secured a total of 19 medals, which included an impressive 10 gold medals. Modi highlighted that this success showcases the dedication and talent of India's young athletes, expressing his hope that such accomplishments will motivate more youth to engage in sports in the future.

India's Record Performance

The Indian team concluded the championships with a historic tally of 19 medals, finishing second overall, just behind China. This performance marks India's best results at the continental event held outside its borders. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) celebrated this achievement, stating, "A Performance of Pure Statement. 10 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze. 19 medals. 2nd overall. A championship to remember for Team India at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships."


Full Squad of Indian Contingent

The Indian squad for the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championships included a diverse group of talented athletes. Below is the breakdown of the men's and women's teams:


Men's Team



  • Rudra Sachin Shinde (200m, 4x100m relay)


  • Mohammed Ashfaq (400m, 4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)


  • Piyush Raj (400m, 4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)


  • Venkatram Reddy Mogali (800m)


  • Sandeep Yadav, Vikas Kumar (3000m)


  • Nikhil C (3000m steeplechase)


  • Kiran Kunchan (110mh)


  • Jashanpreet Singh, Amit Kumar (400mh)


  • Nitin Gupta, Tushar Panwar (5000m race walk)


  • Basant (high jump)


  • Shahnavaz Khan, Jithin Arjunan Raman (long jump)


  • Royshan Poorna Chandrasekar (triple jump)


  • Nishchay (discus throw)


  • Ashuvendra Pratap Singh, Aman (hammer throw)


  • Ashish Yadav (javelin throw)


  • Upkar, Rahul Jakhar (Decathlon)


  • Anshu Rajak, Aditya Pisal, Nived Krishna J, Mehebubul Ahamed, Ranjith Kumar Senthil Kumar, Sayed Sabeer, Nakul Prabhu, Abhay Kumar Dubey (4x100m relay)



Women's Team



  • Nipam (100m, 4x100m relay)


  • Bhumika Sanjay Nehate (200m, 4x100 relay, mixed 4x100m relay)


  • Aarti (200m, 4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)


  • Neeru Pathak (400m, 4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)


  • Tahura Khutan (400m, 4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m)


  • Muskan (5000m)


  • Mansi Avinash Yadav, Aisha Verma (3000m SC)


  • Pooja (high jump)


  • Sadhana Ravi (triple jump)


  • Amanat Kamboj (discus throw)


  • Poonam (javelin throw)


  • Bhavana G (4x100m relay)


  • Rujula Amol Bhonsle (4x100m relay)


  • Kajal Hirabhai Vaja (4x100m relay)


  • Sehnoor Bawa (4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)


  • Kavita (400m, 4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)


  • Mehardeep Kaur (4x400m relay, mixed 4x400m relay)