India’s athletics contingent delivered a stellar performance at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, securing multiple medals and affirming the country’s growing strength in track and field.
The standout moment came in the Mixed 4x400m Relay, where Tamil Nadu athletes Subha V, Santhosh Kumar T, and Vishal TK powered India to a Gold Medal finish. Their coordination and explosive speed outclassed strong teams from Japan and Thailand. Subha and Santhosh are part of SDAT’s Elite Sportsperson Scheme, while Vishal has trained in SDAT hostels for the past decade — a true testament to grassroots investment yielding elite talent.
Adding to India’s medal tally at 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, Praveen Chithravel bagged Silver in Men’s Triple Jump, once again showcasing his consistency on the continental stage. Also a product of the Elite Sportsperson Scheme, Praveen narrowly missed the top spot by a mere few centimeters, but his leap of over 17 meters keeps him firmly on track for the Paris Olympics.
India’s rising athletics star Pooja Singh made headlines at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, clinching the gold medal in the women’s high jump with a personal best of 1.89 meters.
At just 18 years old, Pooja’s leap not only earned her the top podium spot but also marked one of the finest high jump performances by an Indian athlete in recent history.
As the Championships conclude, India walks away not only with medals but also with renewed confidence ahead of the World Championships and the 2026 Asian Games.
These victories reflect the rising standards of Indian athletics, especially with robust support from programs like the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), which continues to nurture champions from the grassroots to global podiums.
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