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India wins three medals at World Athletics U20 Championships
India finished the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon with two silver medals and one bronze, matching its medal tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions. Ashish Yadav won silver in the…
The Story in Brief
India finished the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon with two silver medals and one bronze, matching its medal tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions. Ashish Yadav won silver in the men’s javelin, Basant Kumar Meghwal took silver in the men’s high jump and Shahnavaz Khan claimed bronze in the men’s long jump.
Neeraj Chopra congratulated the Indian contingent on X and urged the athletes to build on their experience. High jumper Pooja Singh finished seventh after clearing 1.84m, while India’s women’s 4x400m relay team placed ninth in 3:45.28. India won four medals between 2002 and 2018, but has since appeared on the podium more regularly.
The Indian Opinion
The medal tally does not justify either triumphal claims or disappointment over the absence of gold. Three medals, including two in field events, show a base worth developing, while Singh’s seventh place and the relay’s ninth underline the gap to the best junior teams. Chopra’s call for more exposure is practical, but progress must be judged by how many of these athletes reach senior finals and sustain their form beyond one championship.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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