Indian track and field athletes enjoyed a successful Sunday at the Asian Games, with
Shankar, the national record holder, concluded his decathlon campaign with a total of 7,934 points. His path to the bronze medal was solidified by a determined effort in the 1500m race, the final event of the competition, which he won with a time of 4:33.09. Having entered the second day of competition leading the standings with 4,338 points—accumulated through the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400m—Shankar maintained his composure to secure his place among the top three.
Chaudhary shines in steeplechase
In the women's 3000m steeplechase, Parul Chaudhary produced a standout performance to claim the bronze medal. She crossed the finish line in 9:08.67, marking a new personal best for the athlete. The event was won by Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi, who took gold with a time of 9:04.36, while the silver medal went to Kazakhstan’s Norah Jeruto Tanui, who finished in 9:06.82.
The race also saw a strong showing from Ankita, the other Indian representative in the field. She finished in fourth place with a time of 9:19.24, which also established a new personal best for her. For Shankar, this latest achievement adds to his growing list of accolades, following his bronze medal win at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games earlier this year.
