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India's Impressive Medal Haul at Asian Athletics Championships Sets the Stage for Global Success

India's athletes made their presence felt at the Asian Athletics Championships, bagging an impressive 27 medals. With six gold, 12 silver, and nine bronze medals, the Indian contingent displayed exceptional talent and determination on the international stage. Abha Khatua's remarkable performance at the Asian Athletics Championships saw her equal the shot put national record, finishing second with a throw of 18.06m. Her journey from an unknown athlete to creating history at the prestigious event is nothing short of inspiring. Jyothi Yarraji's talent and determination came to the fore as she secured her second medal—a silver in the 200m—adding to her 100m hurdles gold. Her personal best time of 23.13 seconds showcased her prowess on the track and her potential to become a formidable force in Indian athletics. Long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary's exceptional performance earned her a silver in the 5000m, adding to her gold in the 3000m steeplechase. Her dedication and consistency have solidified her position as a dominant figure in Indian athletics, setting her sights on greater achievements in the future. Abdulla Aboobacker, the silver medalist in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, triumphed in the men's triple jump event with a stunning 16.92-meter leap in the fourth round, securing the gold medal with a season-best performance. Japan emerged as the top-performing nation at the championships, securing 37 medals, including an impressive 16 golds. Meanwhile, China's formidable athletes claimed 22 medals, including eight golds, showcasing their prowess in various events. India claimed the third position on the medal table securing a total of 27 medals, including an impressive tally of 6 Golds.  With their outstanding performances, several Indian athletes, including Priyanka Goswami and Vikash Singh, have secured qualification for the upcoming World Championships in Budapest and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The stage is set for India's athletes to shine on the global platform. India's performance at the Asian Athletics Championships reflects the nation's growing dominance in the world of athletics. The triumphs of these remarkable athletes inspire generations of sports enthusiasts and pave the way for a promising future in Indian sports. With dedication, perseverance, and talent, India's athletes are poised to take on the world and leave an indelible mark on the international stage.

17 Jul 2023
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India is at top of medal tally in Asian Athletics Championships

It was a perfect birthday for short putter Manpreet Kaur as she opened India's gold medal account with a career second best throw of 18.28m. Kaur along with long distance runner G Lakshmanan won gold medals on the first day of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships which was a remarkable day for India as it topped the medal tally with seven medals. China occupies the second position with one gold and two silver medals. The packed Kalinga stadium rose to applaud Manpreet Kaur as she defeated the defending champion Chinese Guo Tianqian who came second with a best throw of 17.91m. India got its second gold with 27-year-old Lakhsmanan’s unexpected win in men's 5000m race clocking 14 minutes 54.48 seconds. In the previous edition of the game in 2013, he had won the bronze and this win is a testimony to the hard work he put in to improve his record. Other Indian winners include V Neena and Nayan James who won a silver and bronze in women's long jump while Vikas Gowda, Sanjivini Yadav, Annu Rani earned a bronze each in the men's discus throw, women's 5000m race and javelin throw respectively. Winners of the Asian Championships get an automatic berth for the World Championships to be held in London next month.

8 Jul 2017
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Asian Athletics Championship in India

The Asian Athletics Championships is an event organized by the Asian Athletics Association and it is held every two years. It was first held in 1973 in the Philippines that hosted 37 events. The last championship was held in 2015 in China in which players from different countries competed in 42 events. This year, India is proud to host the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship which will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha. The Championships which will commence on July 5 will witness over 500 artists performing in the opening ceremony. The cultural programme will be a reflection of Odisha’s glorious past, heritage, culture, Buddhist connection with other countries and modern time. The programme also includes the oath taking ceremony and march past by athletes of 45 countries of the Indian continent. The sun is the protagonist in the programme which will showcase the history and present period of Odisha by voiceovers in the background and dancers performing on stage. It will unveil Odisha’s journey through the Kalinga war, the great Ashoka's transformation from Chandashok to Dharmashok and promotion of Buddhist religion from India to countries like Thailand and Sri Lanka. Noted Odissi exponent Aruna Mohanty has choreographed the dance which will bring out the rich culture and tradition of the state. Noted singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan will perform a song on the theme of sports and a few Bollywood numbers with his troupe. The spectators will also be treated to an Odiya song that he will sing during his performance. The programme will conclude with a dazzling display of fireworks. The events of the four day long championships will begin on July 6. In preparation for the Championships, the Kalinga stadium has got a brilliant face-lift. The highlight is the introduction of a brand new synthetic track. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who inaugurated the synthetic track acknowledged and hailed it as one of the signs that the state has “come a long way”. This championship is slated to become the biggest event in the competition's history as nearly 1000 athletes and delegates from 45 countries will take part. It will be a qualifying event for the IAAF World Championships in London. India had earlier hosted the Championships in New Delhi (1989) and Pune (2013).

4 Jul 2017
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