India Makes Dream Start at Asian U-23 Athletics Championships 2026
🇮🇳 ಏಷ್ಯನ್ U-23 ಅಥ್ಲೆಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಶಿಪ್ 2026: ಭಾರತದ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಆರಂಭ
ಭಾರತವು ಚೀನಾದ ಒರ್ಡೋಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಮೊದಲ ಏಷ್ಯನ್ U-23 ಅಥ್ಲೆಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಶಿಪ್ 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಆರಂಭ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು, ಮೊದಲ ದಿನವೇ 1 ಚಿನ್ನ, 1 ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಹಾಗೂ 3 ಕಂಚು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಒಟ್ಟು 5 ಪದಕಗಳನ್ನು ಗೆದ್ದಿದೆ.
🥇 ಭಾರತದ ಪದಕ ವಿಜೇತರು
🥇 ಚಿನ್ನದ ಪದಕ
- ಮಿಶ್ರ 4×400 ಮೀ. ರಿಲೇ
- ಅಥ್ಲೀಟ್ಗಳು:
- ಅಸ್ತಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಧಾನ
- ಸಾಂಡ್ರಾ ಮೋಲ್ ಸಾಬು
- ಸೇತು ಮಿಶ್ರಾ
- ಶ್ರಾವಣಿ ಸಚಿನ್ ಸಂಗ್ಲೆ
- ಸಮಯ: 3 ನಿಮಿಷ 18.64 ಸೆಕೆಂಡ್
🥈 ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಪದಕ
ಪುರುಷರ 5000 ಮೀಟರ್ ಓಟ
- ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಪರಶುರಾಮ ಮಡಪ್ಪಗೌಡ್ರ
- ಸಮಯ: 14:08.19
🥉 ಕಂಚಿನ ಪದಕ
ಪುರುಷರ ಡಿಸ್ಕಸ್ ತ್ರೋ
- ಭರತ್ಪ್ರೀತ್ ಸಿಂಗ್
- ದೂರ: 52.91 ಮೀಟರ್
🥉 ಕಂಚಿನ ಪದಕ
ಪುರುಷರ 5000 ಮೀಟರ್ ಓಟ
- ವಿನೋದ್ ಸಿಂಗ್
- ಸಮಯ: 14:23.67
🥉 ಕಂಚಿನ ಪದಕ
ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ 3000 ಮೀಟರ್ ಸ್ಟೀಪಲ್ಚೇಸ್
- ಪ್ರಾಚಿ ದೇವ್ಕರ್
- ಸಮಯ: 10:32.69
🌟 ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಪರಶುರಾಮ ಅವರ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಾಧನೆ
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ಅಥ್ಲೀಟ್ ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಪರಶುರಾಮ ಮಡಪ್ಪಗೌಡ್ರ ಈ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಶಿಪ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡಿ:
- 🥈 5000 ಮೀಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಪದಕ
- 🥈 10,000 ಮೀಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಪದಕ
- 10,000 ಮೀಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ 29:33.54 ಸಮಯದೊಂದಿಗೆ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ದಾಖಲೆಯನ್ನೂ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿದರು.
ಅವರು ರಿಲಯನ್ಸ್ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ನ ಅಥ್ಲೀಟ್ ಆಗಿದ್ದು, **ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ರೈಲ್ವೆ (South Western Railway)**ಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
🇮🇳 ಭಾರತದ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಆರಂಭ
- 🏅 ಮೊದಲ ದಿನವೇ 5 ಪದಕಗಳು
- 🥇 1 ಚಿನ್ನ
- 🥈 1 ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ (ನಂತರ ಶಿವಾಜಿಯಿಂದ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ)
- 🥉 3 ಕಂಚು
- 👥 ಭಾರತದಿಂದ 53 ಅಥ್ಲೀಟ್ಗಳು ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
📌 ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಅಂಶಗಳು
- ✅ ಏಷ್ಯನ್ U-23 ಅಥ್ಲೆಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಶಿಪ್ನ ಮೊದಲ ದಿನವೇ ಭಾರತ ಮಿಂಚಿತು.
- ✅ ಮಿಶ್ರ 4×400 ಮೀ. ರಿಲೇಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿನ್ನದ ಪದಕ.
- ✅ 5000 ಮೀಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಡಬಲ್ ಪದಕ (ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕಂಚು).
- ✅ ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಪರಶುರಾಮ ಎರಡು ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಪದಕ ಗೆದ್ದು ಭಾರತದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ತಾರೆ ಎನಿಸಿಕೊಂಡರು.
- ✅ ಮುಂದಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತದ ಅಥ್ಲೀಟ್ಗಳಿಂದ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಪದಕಗಳ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಇದೆ.
India’s young athletics stars delivered an outstanding performance on the opening day of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships 2026, winning five medals, including a gold medal, to announce themselves as one of the strongest teams at the inaugural continental event in Ordos, China.
The Indian contingent finished Day 1 with:
- 🥇 1 Gold
- 🥈 1 Silver
- 🥉 3 Bronze
The highlight of the day came in the mixed 4x400m relay, where the Indian quartet produced a brilliant performance to clinch the championship title.
India Wins Gold in Mixed 4x400m Relay
The Indian relay team comprising:
- Astik Pradhan
- Sandra Mol Sabu
- Sethu Mishra
- Shravani Sachin Sangle
produced a superb display of teamwork and speed to finish first with a timing of 3:18.64, securing India’s first gold medal of the championships.
The victory also showcased the strength of India’s next generation of relay athletes ahead of future international competitions.
India’s Complete Medal Winners on Day 1
🥇 Gold Medal
Mixed 4x400m Relay
- Astik Pradhan
- Sandra Mol Sabu
- Sethu Mishra
- Shravani Sachin Sangle
Time: 3:18.64
🥈 Silver Medal
Men’s 5000m
Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra
Time: 14:08.19
Japan’s Rui Suzuki claimed the gold, while India’s Vinod Singh completed a memorable double podium for India.
🥉 Bronze Medal
Men’s Discus Throw
Bhartpreet Singh
Distance: 52.91 metres
China dominated the event by winning both gold and silver.
🥉 Bronze Medal
Men’s 5000m
Vinod Singh
Time: 14:23.67
India celebrated two medals in the same event as Shivaji secured silver while Vinod claimed bronze.
🥉 Bronze Medal
Women’s 3000m Steeplechase
Prachi Devkar
Time: 10:32.69
Prachi delivered a strong finish to secure India’s fifth medal of the opening day.
Shivaji Parashuram Continues Outstanding Rise
One of India’s brightest long-distance runners, Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra, once again proved his class by winning the silver medal in the men’s 5000m event.
The Reliance Foundation-supported athlete has steadily emerged as one of India’s top middle and long-distance runners.
Earlier in his career, Shivaji also won silver at the Asian U-20 Athletics Championships, and his latest achievement further strengthens his reputation as a future star of Indian athletics.
Adding to his remarkable campaign, Shivaji later secured another silver medal in the men’s 10,000m, clocking a lifetime personal best of 29:33.54, making him one of India’s standout performers at the championship.
India Fields Strong Squad
India has sent a 53-member athletics team to compete in the inaugural edition of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships.
The tournament provides young athletes with valuable international exposure and serves as an important stepping stone towards future Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic qualification.
Double Podium Finish in Men’s 5000m
India celebrated one of the biggest moments of the opening day when Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra and Vinod Singh finished second and third respectively in the men’s 5000m final.
The double podium finish demonstrated India’s growing strength in long-distance running at the continental level.
Results:
🥇 Rui Suzuki (Japan) – 14:01.24
🥈 Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra (India) – 14:08.19
🥉 Vinod Singh (India) – 14:23.67
The performance marked India’s first-ever medal in the inaugural Asian U-23 Athletics Championships and added valuable ranking points for both athletes.
Bhartpreet Singh Opens India’s Medal Account
India’s first medal at the championships came through Bhartpreet Singh in the men’s discus throw.
The young thrower registered a best attempt of 52.91 metres to secure the bronze medal.
Although China’s Li Zhixin (60.79m) and Jiang Zehao (59.60m) dominated the event, Bhartpreet displayed remarkable consistency to finish on the podium.
His medal gave India early momentum for the remainder of the competition.
Prachi Devkar Wins Bronze in Steeplechase
Indian athlete Prachi Devkar produced an impressive run in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, clocking 10:32.69 to finish third.
China secured both the gold and silver medals in the event, but Prachi’s determined performance ensured another podium finish for India.
Her bronze reflected the improving standards of Indian women athletes in endurance events.
Shivaji Parashuram’s Remarkable Journey
Shivaji Parashuram continues to emerge as one of India’s brightest long-distance runners.
Key Highlights
- 🥈 Silver medal – Men’s 5000m
- 🥈 Silver medal – Men’s 10,000m
- ⏱️ Personal Best: 29:33.54 (10,000m)
- 🇮🇳 Reliance Foundation athlete
- 🚆 Works in South Western Railway (Commercial Branch)
- 🏅 Former Asian U-20 Championships silver medallist
Winning two silver medals at the same championship underlines his consistency and potential ahead of future international events.
Why This Championship Matters
The inaugural Asian U-23 Athletics Championships provide an important platform for emerging athletes preparing for:
- Asian Games
- Commonwealth Games
- World Athletics Championships
- Olympic qualification
Strong performances here help athletes gain valuable international experience while improving their world rankings.
For India, the tournament also serves as an opportunity to identify future stars capable of representing the country at the highest level.
India’s Medal Tally (Day 1)
| Medal | Event | Athlete(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | Mixed 4x400m Relay | Astik Pradhan, Sandra Mol Sabu, Sethu Mishra, Shravani Sachin Sangle |
| 🥈 Silver | Men’s 5000m | Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra |
| 🥉 Bronze | Men’s Discus Throw | Bhartpreet Singh |
| 🥉 Bronze | Men’s 5000m | Vinod Singh |
| 🥉 Bronze | Women’s 3000m Steeplechase | Prachi Devkar |
What’s Next for India?
With five medals already secured on the opening day, expectations are high for the remaining events.
India’s 53-member squad will compete across multiple track and field disciplines, aiming to add more medals and finish among the leading nations in the championship standings.
Fans will closely watch India’s sprinters, jumpers, throwers and distance runners over the coming days.
Key Highlights
- 🇮🇳 India won 5 medals on Day 1.
- 🥇 Gold came in the mixed 4x400m relay.
- 🥈 Shivaji Parashuram won silver in the 5000m.
- 🥉 Vinod Singh and Prachi Devkar added bronze medals.
- 🥉 Bhartpreet Singh secured bronze in discus throw.
- 🏃 Shivaji later added another 10,000m silver, making him India’s standout performer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many medals did India win on Day 1?
India won five medals—one gold, one silver and three bronze.
2. Who won India’s gold medal?
The mixed 4x400m relay team consisting of Astik Pradhan, Sandra Mol Sabu, Sethu Mishra and Shravani Sachin Sangle.
3. Where is the championship being held?
The inaugural Asian U-23 Athletics Championships are being held in Ordos, China.
4. Who is Shivaji Parashuram?
He is an Indian long-distance runner supported by the Reliance Foundation and employed with South Western Railway. He won silver medals in both the 5000m and 10,000m events.
5. How many athletes represent India?
India has sent a 53-member athletics contingent to the championships.
Conclusion
India’s impressive opening-day performance at the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships 2026 highlights the country’s growing depth in athletics. Winning five medals—including a gold in the mixed 4x400m relay and multiple podium finishes in endurance events—has given the Indian team a strong foundation for the rest of the competition.
With several medal events still to come, India’s young athletes will look to build on this momentum and strengthen the nation’s position on the continental stage.
Disclaimer
This article is based on officially reported competition results and publicly available information at the time of publication. Medal standings and athlete statistics may be updated as the championship progresses.
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