Asian Athletics Championships 2025: India"s Gulveer Singh Shines in 10,000m as Annu Rani’s Javelin Just Misses Mark

Unknown Apr 02, 2026 1,050 Views

India had a strong beginning at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, as Gulveer Singh won the country's first gold in the men's 10,000m. Whereas Servin Sebastian contributed a bronze in the men's 20km race walk, Asian Games champion Annu Rani missed a medal in the women's javelin throw by a whisker, coming fourth. The first day provided a positive start for India's 58-member team as they seek to break their past medal count.

Gulveer Singh's Golden Run

Gulveer Singh took gold in the men's 10,000m in 28:38.63, beating Japan's Mebuki Suzuki (28:43.84) and Bahrain's Albert Kibichi Rop (28:46.82).
It was Gulveer's first gold at the Asian Championships and his second medal there, as he had won bronze in the 5000m in 2023.
Singh is also the national record holder in the 3000m, 5000m, and 10,000m.
He will also take part in the 5000m race later during the championship.

Servin Sebastian Adds to Medal Count

Servin Sebastian won bronze in men's 20km race walk with a personal best of 1:21:14.
He came behind China's Wang Zhaozhao (gold, 1:20:37) and Japan's Kento Yoshikawa (silver, 1:20:46).
Indian Amit Khatri came fifth in the event.

Annu Rani Falls Short of Javelin Medal

Asian Games gold medalist Annu Rani came fourth in women's javelin throw with her best throw of 58.30m.
China's Su Lingdan won gold with a personal best throw of 63.92m, while Japan's Sae Takemoto (58.94m) and Momone Ueda (58.60m) won silver and bronze, respectively.
Annu Rani is the Indian national record holder with a personal best throw of 63.82m.

Other Significant Indian Performances

Yoonus Shah made it to the men's 1500m final, running second in his heat.
Sarvesh Anil Kushare qualified for the men's high jump final with a 2.10m jump.
Vishal TK advanced to the men's 400m final with a personal best of 46.05s.
Paris 2024 Olympian Vithya Ramraj and Rupal Chaudhary made it to the women's 400m semifinals.

Sources: Olympics.com, Live India TV, RevSportz, Assam Tribune, Times of India

Stay Ahead – Explore Now! Net Worth: Livano Comenencia Makes Curaçao World Cup History