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India Shines: Nikhil Claims Gold at Asian U20!
30 May
Summary
- Nikhil secured gold in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:25.44s.
- Aarti earned a bronze medal in the women's 200m sprint.
- India is represented by a 48-member contingent at the championships.
India's medal count at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong expanded on Saturday, with Nikhil Chandrashekar securing a gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase. He crossed the finish line in 9:25.44s to claim the top prize.
Further adding to India's success, Aarti won a bronze medal in the women's 200m sprint, clocking 24.12s. This performance follows Pooja Singh's record-breaking gold medal in the women's high jump the previous day, where she cleared 1.93m.
A strong 48-member Indian contingent, consisting of 30 men and 18 women, is participating in the championships. The event is scheduled to conclude on May 31, 2026.
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