India Shines at 26th Asian Athletics Championship with 24 Medals
India's Remarkable Performance in Gumi
The 26th Asian Athletics Championship held in Gumi, South Korea, saw an impressive display from Indian athletes, who secured a total of 24 medals, marking their best performance since 2017. The medal tally included 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals, placing India second in the points table, just behind China, which topped the chart with 19 gold medals. This championship also witnessed several record-breaking performances, raising hopes for India's success in future Olympic events. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes on their achievements.
Prime Minister's Message
In a tweet, the Prime Minister expressed pride in the athletes' outstanding performance at the Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea. He noted the visible hard work of each athlete throughout the competition and wished them success in their future endeavors.
Highlights of India's Performance
The championship concluded on June 1, showcasing remarkable performances from Indian athletes in both track and field events. Gulveer Singh stood out by winning gold in both the men's 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, setting a new record in the 5,000 meters. Avinash Sable clinched gold in the 3,000 meters steeplechase, while Jyoti Yarraji took gold in the 100 meters hurdles.
Historic Achievements by Rupali Chaudhary
Rupali Chaudhary made history by winning three medals: gold in the women's relay, silver in the women's 400 meters, and bronze in the mixed relay.
Dominance in Field Events
Indian athletes excelled in field events as well, with Pooja Singh winning gold in the women's high jump. Nandini Agasra triumphed in the heptathlon, while Animesh Kujur set a new national record in the men's 200 meters sprint, earning a bronze medal. Parul Chaudhary broke the national record in the women's 3,000 meters steeplechase, securing a silver medal. Additionally, Sachin Yadav (javelin throw), Praveen Chithravell (triple jump), and Tejaswin Shankar (decathlon) contributed to India's medal tally with silver medals.
India Surpasses Japan
While China dominated the championship with a total of 32 medals, including 19 golds, India surpassed Japan, which finished with 28 medals but only 5 golds.