India Shines at South Asian Junior Athletics Championship with 19 Medals

On Day 2 of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship, the Indian team secured 19 medals including nine golds, bringing their total gold medal count to 12. The event highlighted several standout performances, such as Anisha's record-breaking discus throw and Neeru Pahtak's victory in the women’s 400m.

The Indian contingent basked in glory on Day 2 of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship, amassing 19 medals, including nine golds, last Thursday.

This triumph augmented India's gold tally to an impressive 12, following three golds secured on the championship's opening day.

Anisha clinched the day's first gold in the women's discus throw, with her 49.91m throw eclipsing the previous meet record of 48.60m, set by A Bajwa in 2018.

In another stellar performance, Neeru Pahtak captured the ninth gold for India in the women's 400m, clocking 54.50 seconds. Her compatriot, Sandra Mol Sabu, claimed silver, while Lanka's K Takshima Nuhansa took home the bronze.

Other Indian gold medalists included Jay Kumar (men's 400m), Sharuk Khan (men's 3,000m), and Prathiksha Yamuna (women's Long Jump), among others.

In a tight men's 110m hurdles race, Sri Lanka's WP Sandun Koshala edged out India's Nayan Pradip Sarde for the gold.

(With inputs from agencies.)