Himanshu created history at the Asian U-18 Athletics Championships with a stellar performance. He won the gold medal in the javelin throw, bringing glory to India.
Asian U18 Athletics Championships: India successfully concluded its campaign at the Asian Under-18 Athletics Championships held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, winning 11 medals. The Indian athletes won one gold, five silver, and five bronze medals in the tournament. Indian athletes demonstrated exceptional performances, setting personal bests in various events and making their country proud.
Himanshu's Historic Gold Medal
The highlight of the 2025 Asian U-18 Athletics Championships was Himanshu's gold medal win in the javelin throw. This was India's first-ever gold medal in this event. Himanshu's throw of 67.57 meters not only secured him the gold but also added a new chapter to the history of Indian athletics. His outstanding performance surpassed China's Lu Hao (63.45 meters) and Uzbekistan's Ruslan Sadullayev (61.97 meters).
Himanshu's gold medal is a significant milestone in Indian athletics, marking the nation's first gold in this event and serving as an inspiration for future athletes.
Outstanding Performances by Other Indian Medalists
Furthermore, other Indian athletes also showcased exceptional performances at the Asian U-18 Athletics Championships. On April 16th, Nitin Gupta won a silver medal in the 5000-meter race walk. Nitin completed the race in 20:21:51, securing the silver medal just 0.01 seconds behind China's Zhu Ninghao. Nitin's effort was commendable, though he narrowly missed the gold.
Indian women also displayed excellent performances. Tannu won a silver medal in the 400-meter race, marking India's first women's medal. Tannu completed the race in 57.63 seconds, her best performance in the competition. She outperformed Japan's Imamine Saki, who won gold in 57.25 seconds.
16-year-old Nishchay won double medals at the Asian U-18 Athletics Championships. Nishchay secured a silver medal in shot put with a throw of 19.59 meters and a bronze medal in discus throw with a distance of 58.85 meters. His performance established him as a leading athlete and represents India's hope in shot put and discus throw in the future.
Aarti's Bronze Medals - A Double Success
Aarti won bronze medals in both the 100-meter and 200-meter races. She clocked 11.93 seconds in the 100-meter race and 24.31 seconds in the 200-meter race, both personal bests. Aarti's efforts not only earned her bronze medals but also strengthened her prospects for future success.
In the boys' high jump event, Devak Bhushan secured a silver medal with a jump of 2.03 meters. He narrowly missed the gold medal by 0.2 meters, which was won by Kuwait's Mohammed Alduaj. Devak's jump was undoubtedly a stellar performance, bringing pride to Indian athletics.
Excellent Performance by India's Relay Teams
In the boys' middle relay race, Chiranth P, Syed Sabir, Saket Minj, and Kadir Khan won a silver medal. This relay team completed the race in 1:52.15 seconds, setting a new youth national record. The previous record was 1:52.96 seconds, which this team surpassed.
In the girls' relay race, the team of Aarti, Prisha Mishra, Edwina Jason, and Tannu could not finish the race, but their valiant efforts showed the potential of India's female athletes for future success. However, Anchal Sajesh Patil narrowly missed a medal in the girls' high jump event. Her performance was good, but she finished just behind the bronze medal position. Nevertheless, her effort is a beacon of hope for the future.
India's Overall Medal Tally
India won a total of 11 medals at the Asian U-18 Athletics Championships. These 11 medals comprised one gold, five silver, and five bronze medals. The Indian team performed exceptionally well in this championship, establishing its presence in the world of athletics. Himanshu's gold medal and the achievements of athletes like Nitin Gupta, Tannu, Nishchay, Aarti, and Devak Bhushan are particularly promising signs for the future of Indian athletics.
