Indian athletes have delivered a spectacular and inspiring performance at the Asian Athletics Championship 2025 in Gumi, South Korea. India has already secured 8 gold medals in this prestigious competition.
Sports News: While the Asian Athletics Championship 2025 concludes on May 31st, the passion, dedication, and determination of Indian athletes have already established India as one of the most impactful teams in the championship. Hosting the prestigious competition in Gumi, South Korea, India has secured a total of 18 medals, placing them second in the medal tally. With 8 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals, this outstanding performance reaffirms India's growing prowess in athletics on the world stage.
Gulveer Singh Creates History with a Double Victory
Among India's greatest achievements was Gulveer Singh's remarkable feat of winning not one, but two gold medals, making the nation incredibly proud. Gulveer first triumphed in the 10,000-meter race with a stellar performance, and then solidified his dominance in the 5,000-meter race, clocking a time of 13:24.77. This performance firmly established him among the championship's top male athletes.
Gulveer's races showcased not only his exceptional fitness but also his strategic skills and confidence. Significantly, he built a clear lead by outpacing his rivals in the final laps.
Pooja Singh's Historic Leap
In the women's high jump, 18-year-old Pooja Singh created history, leaping 1.89 meters to not only win the gold medal but also become the first Indian woman since 2000 to achieve this feat. Pooja's performance was not only a personal best but also demonstrated that Indian female athletes are now a force to be reckoned with on any platform.
Pooja's jump left the audience and coaching staff awestruck. This performance at such a young age bodes well for India's future successes.
Nandini Agasara's Dominance in Heptathlon
India's Nandini Agasara secured a gold medal in the Heptathlon with an impressive score of 5941 points. This score is considered a major achievement for India in such a demanding multi-event competition. Nandini achieved this score by demonstrating consistency and harmony across all seven events. Her victory exemplifies the high level of specialized training and preparation for diverse events now available in India.
India's Rising Power: Second in the Medal Tally
As of May 30th, India remains in second place with a total of 18 medals, trailing behind China (26 medals). Although Japan is in third place with 24 medals, India's higher number of gold medals (8) keeps them ahead in the rankings.
|
Rank |
Country |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Total |
|
1 |
China |
15 |
8 |
3 |
26 |
|
2 |
India |
8 |
7 |
3 |
18 |
|
3 |
Japan |
4 |
10 |
10 |
24 |
|
4 |
Kazakhstan |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
|
5 |
Qatar |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
Revolution in Coaching and Training
This Indian performance is not solely due to the athletes' hard work but also significantly benefits from the Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) strategic planning, improved infrastructure, and foreign coaching support. In recent years, athletes have received regular international exposure, mental strength training, and nutritional support, the effects of which are now visible on the field.
May 31st marks the final day of the championship, and the Indian contingent aims to further increase its medal count. Experts believe India is in contention for medals in several more events, potentially pushing the total beyond 20.
