(Watch )PM Modi Applauds India’s Medal Rush at Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Nation finishes second with 24 medals as athletes deliver standout performances in South Korea
India wrapped up a stellar campaign at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, finishing second overall with 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals. The performance drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who highlighted the athletes’ discipline and determination.
In a public message, PM Modi said:
“India is proud of our contingent for their stupendous performance. The hard work and determination of every athlete were clearly visible throughout the tournament.”
Key Highlights from India’s Campaign:
Gulveer Singh makes history: Won both the 5000m and 10,000m gold medals—becoming the first Indian male to achieve this double in a single championship.
Jyothi Yarraji retains her crown: Successfully defended her 100m hurdles title, cementing her position as Asia’s top hurdler.
Pooja Singh stuns at 18: Claimed gold in high jump, becoming the second Indian woman ever to win this event at the Asian level.
Tejaswin Shankar delivers India’s best-ever decathlon result: Scored 7,618 points to secure silver, improving on his 2023 bronze.
Animesh Kujur sets national record: Clocked 20.32 seconds in the 200m final, earning bronze and setting a new Indian benchmark.
Dominance in relays:
Women’s 4x400m team clinched gold after a stunning anchor-leg surge.
Mixed 4x400m relay team retained their 2023 title with a confident finish.
Servin Sebastian opens medal count: Set a personal best to win bronze in 20km race walk, India’s first medal of the championships.
Strong showing in long jump: Ancy Sojan (silver) and Shaili Singh (bronze) both made the podium, underlining India’s growing depth in horizontal jumps.
Debutant makes a mark: Sachin Yadav, on his first international appearance, threw 85.16m in javelin to take silver with a personal best.
With over 2,000 athletes from 43 countries participating, India’s performance signals growing strength in athletics ahead of the Paris Olympics. The Prime Minister’s recognition has added a motivational boost for athletes as they gear up for bigger global stages.
