India Finishes Second at Asian Athletics Championships 2025 with 24 Medals

India delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, held in Gumi, Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 31, clinching 24 medals in total – 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze – to secure the second position in the overall medal standings, behind China. Over 60 Indian athletes competed across 30 events, showcasing depth, talent, and national dominance in middle-distance running, relays, and hurdles.

Why in News?

India’s impressive medal haul at the 26th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships has attracted national attention due to standout individual and team performances, several national records, and successful title defenses in key events. The championships also served as a preparatory stage for Indian athletes eyeing qualification for the Paris 2026 Olympics.

Overview of India’s Participation

• Total Indian athletes: Over 60
• Events contested: 30 (15 men’s, 14 women’s, 1 mixed)
• Championship dates: May 27–31, 2025
• Host city: Gumi, Republic of Korea
• India’s position: 2nd overall
• China: Topped the medal table

Highlights of Medal Winners

Gold Medals

1. Gulveer Singh: Men’s 10,000m & 5,000m (Double gold)
2. Avinash Sable: Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
3. Jyothi Yarraji: Women’s 100m hurdles (Retained title)
4. Mixed 4x400m Relay: Santosh Kumar, Rupal, Vishal, Subha
5. Women’s 4x400m Relay: Jisna, Rupal, Kunja, Subha
6. Pooja Singh: Women’s High Jump
7. Nandini Agasara: Heptathlon

Silver Medals

• Rupal Chaudhary (400m), Pooja (1500m), Parul Chaudhary (3000m steeplechase & 5000m)
• Tejaswin Shankar (Decathlon), Praveen Chithravel (Triple Jump)
• Women’s 4x100m Relay, Men’s 4x400m Relay
• Ancy Sojan (Long Jump), Sachin Yadav (Javelin)

Bronze Medals

• Vithya Ramraj (400m Hurdles), Animesh Kujur (200m), Shaili Singh (Long Jump)
• Pooja (800m), Yoonus Shah (1500m), Servin Sebastian (20km Walk)

Significance and National Records

• Parul Chaudhary and Animesh Kujur broke national records in steeplechase and 200m respectively.
• Subha Venkatesan was the only returning member of the 2023 gold-winning mixed relay team.
• India’s relay dominance continued with two major golds.
• The event boosts India’s Olympic preparation and positions it as a strong athletics nation in Asia.