Indian Athletes Shine at Asian U20 Championships with Three Golds

Indian athletes showcased their talent at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, winning three gold medals on the penultimate day. Nikhil Chandrashekar, Basant, and Shahnavaz Khan were the stars of the day, contributing to India's total of seven golds. Aarti also added a bronze in the women's 200m. With China leading the medal tally, India remains in a strong second position. Read on for detailed performances and medal standings.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 15:09 IST

India's Success on the Penultimate Day

On Saturday, Indian athletes secured three additional gold medals during the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships held in Hong Kong. This achievement brought India's total gold medal count to seven, with standout performances from Nikhil Chandrashekar in the 3000m steeplechase, Basant in the high jump, and Shahnavaz Khan in the long jump.

Highlights of Saturday's Gold Medalists

Nikhil Chandrashekar clinched victory in the men's 3000m steeplechase, finishing with a personal best time of 9:25.44 seconds, as reported by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

Shahnavaz Khan also excelled, winning gold in the men's long jump with a remarkable leap of 7.84m. His teammate, Jithin Arjunan Raman Chandrasekaran, secured the silver medal with a jump of 7.66m.

Basant contributed to the gold medal haul by clearing a height of 2.20m in the men's high jump.

Additional Indian Performances

Aarti earned a bronze medal in the women's 200m, clocking a personal best of 24.12 seconds. Bhumika Sanjay Nehate closely followed, finishing fourth with a time of 24.13 seconds.

In the women's javelin throw, Poonam represented India but finished eighth with a throw measuring 46.55m.

Current Medal Standings

China is currently at the top of the medal standings with ten gold medals, while India holds the second position with seven golds.