Latest Asian U23 Athletics Championships News & Updates

Anand Singh Wins Gold in Javelin Throw at Asian U23 Athletics Championships

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Ordos, July 12 (IANS) India’s Anand Singh announced himself on the international stage in style by breaching the coveted 80m mark for the first time to clinch the men’s javelin throw gold medal at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2026 in Ordos, China, on Sunday.Competing in his first international event, the 22-year-old achieved a personal-best throw of 80.57m. He improved his previous best by 2.89m, becoming the latest Indian javelin thrower to reach the elite 80m club.The athlete from Utt…

Indian Runner Shivaji Parashuram Wins Silver at Asian U23 Athletics Championships

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New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India’s promising distance runner Shivaji Parashuram settled for a silver medal in the men’s 10,000m on the penultimate day of the inaugural edition of the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, on Saturday. Discus thrower Priya and low hurdler Shravani Sachin Sangle added two bronze medals to India’s tally of 11 on Saturday.Saturday’s 10,000m silver was the second Asian U23 medal for Parashuram, according to information provided by the Athletics Fed…

Athletics Federation of India Announces 54-Member Squad for Asian U23 Championships

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New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a 54-member national track and field squad for the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held in Ordos, China, from July 9 to 12.The Indian contingent comprises 31 men and 23 women, featuring several of the country’s most promising young athletes who have already made their mark at national and international competitions.AFI president Bahadur Singh Sagoo expressed confidence in the team’s pr…

National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi to Serve as Final Selection Trials for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, scheduled to be held between May 22 and 25 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, will act as final selection trials for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23 in Scotland. While announcing the 2026 Commonwealth Games qualification standards for track and field on Monday, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) said a limited number of athletes will compete in Glasgow.”As per the protocol of the Commonwealth Games Organising Commi…