Nishchay Wins Silver with 19.59m Throw at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship

At the Asian U-18 Athletics Championship held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 16-year-old Nishchay from Haryana made headlines by winning the silver medal in the boys’ shot put event. Competing on the third day of the championship, Nishchay delivered a personal best throw of 19.59 meters, surpassing his previous best of 18.93 meters recorded just last month. This marks his second medal at the meet, showcasing his rapid growth and promising talent on the international stage.

Key Highlights

Event

• Asian U-18 Athletics Championship, held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Athlete

• Name: Nishchay
• Age: 16
• State: Haryana, India

Achievement

• Won silver medal in boys’ shot put.

Championship Day

• Performance came on the third day of the event.

Throw Distance

• 19.59 meters – Nishchay’s personal best.

Previous Best

• 18.93 meters, achieved in the previous month.

Second Medal of the Meet

• Nishchay had already won one medal earlier at the same event, making this his second podium finish.

 Significance

• Reflects India’s growing presence in field events at the youth level.
• Demonstrates strong developmental pathways in athletics, especially from Haryana.