Breaking Records: Rising Stars Shine at National Junior U-20 Athletics
Abhay Singh set a new meet record in the men's 100m dash at the National Junior U-20 Athletics, securing victory with a time of 10.41 seconds. Several athletes achieved remarkable feats, breaching Asian Junior Qualification marks, with Nipam, Amanat Kamboj, Muskan, and B Sowndharya among those excelling in their respective categories.
- Country:
- India
Abhay Singh of Reliance showcased outstanding talent by winning the men's 100m dash at the National Junior U-20 Athletics. He secured victory with a record time of 10.41 seconds, surpassing both the Asian junior qualification mark and the previous meet record set by Gurindervir Singh in 2018.
Nipam from Uttar Pradesh made headlines by clinching gold in the women's 100m. Her time of 11.53 seconds improved the junior national record and the meet record previously held by Dutee Chand, cementing her place for the World Athletics U20 in the USA.
Punjab's rising star, Amanat Kamboj, achieved the Asian U20 qualification mark in discus throw with 52.27m, while Muskan from Haryana and B Sowndharya of Tamil Nadu excelled in the women's 5,000m and pole vault, respectively, furthering their potential on the Asian stage.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Google News