India's U20 Athletics Team Secures Three Medals

India concluded the World Athletics U20 Championships with a total of three medals, matching their performance from the 2021 and 2022 editions. Ashish Yadav opened the country's medal account with a silver in the men's javelin throw. Basant Kumar Meghwal then added a silver in the men's high jump, and Shahnavaz Khan secured a bronze in the men's long jump.

National senior record holder high jumper Pooja Singh, however, did not meet expectations, finishing seventh in the final with a jump of 1.84m. This performance fell short of her senior national record of 1.93m. The Indian women's 4x400m relay team also competed, finishing ninth in their final.

Historically, India has won a limited number of medals in this championship, with notable golds from Neeraj Chopra in 2016 and Hima Das in 2018. Previous medalists include Seema Antil and Navjeet Kaur Dhillon in discus throw, and medalists from the 2021 and 2022 editions in race walk, long jump, and triple jump.