Home / Sports / AP Stars Shine: Golds Galore at Asian Games
AP Stars Shine: Golds Galore at Asian Games
1 Oct
Summary
- Andhra athletes secured three gold and one bronze medal.
- Jyothi Surekha Vennam achieved her sixth Asian Games medal.
- Ganesh's archery gold highlights local talent from Naidupeta.
Nine athletes from Andhra Pradesh are making their mark at the Asian Games in Japan, contributing significantly to India's medal tally with three gold and one bronze. Archery, cricket, and badminton events have seen the state's athletes shine.
Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Thirumuru Ganesh Mani Ratnam were among the gold medalists. Vennam secured her sixth career Asian Games medal, while Ganesh's victory from Naidupeta highlights the success of regional talent. The women's archery team also matched a world record.
Other participating athletes include badminton players P.V. Sindhu, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Kidambi Srikanth, and Kavipriya Selvam, cricketer Sree Charani, archer Dhiraj Bommadevara, and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji. The men's badminton team clinched a bronze medal.
Several prominent figures, including the President and Prime Minister, have lauded the athletes' achievements. Local leaders from Andhra Pradesh also celebrated the success, emphasizing the dedication and skill displayed by the state's contingent.
