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Six Gold Medals, One Unforgettable Day for India in Taipei


Updated: June 08, 2025 19:44

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India’s athletes had a day to remember at the Taiwan Open International Athletics Championship in Taipei, winning six gold medals on the last day of the meet. Their strong performances across track and field events made it clear that India is becoming a real force in Asian athletics.
 
Here are the main takeaways:
 
India finished the event with six gold medals on the final day, including top spots in both the women’s 800m and long jump.
  • Vithya Ramraj took gold in the women’s 400m hurdles, running 56.53 seconds. It’s one of her best times this year and puts her in a good position for the World Championships.
  • Rohit Yadav won the men’s javelin throw, reaching 74.42 meters. He outperformed the local favorites and added another gold to India’s tally.
  • Pooja had a standout day, winning the women’s 800m with a time of 2:02.79. She set a new championship record, just ahead of fellow Indian Twinkle Chaudhary, who took silver.
  • Krishan Kumar won the men’s 800m in 1:48.46, also breaking the championship record.
  • Annu Rani claimed gold in the women’s javelin throw with a throw of 56.82 meters, showing her consistency at the top level.
  • The men’s 4x400m relay team (Santosh T, Vishal TK, Dharamveer Chaudhary, Manu TS) wrapped up the day with gold and a new championship record of 3:05.58.
  • In the women’s long jump, Shaili Singh and Ancy Sojan finished with silver and bronze, just behind Australia’s Delta Amidzovski.
With these results, India’s athletes can head into their next competitions with plenty of confidence.
 
Source: The Tribune, News18, The Bridge, Times of India, Rediff

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