Athletics News Today: Latest Headlines from India
India Dominates South Asian Games
India has emerged victorious in the 2023 South Asian Games, securing the top spot on the medal tally. The Indian contingent bagged a total of 302 medals, including 151 gold, 97 silver, and 54 bronze.
Notable performances include Neeraj Chopra's gold medal in the men's javelin throw, Eldhose Paul's gold in the men's triple jump, and Hima Das's silver in the women's 200m.
Tejaswin Shankar Sets New National Record
High jumper Tejaswin Shankar has broken the Indian national record with a leap of 2.30m at the World Athletics Indoor Tour in Madrid. This is the first time an Indian athlete has crossed the 2.30m mark indoors.
Shankar's performance has raised hopes of an Indian medal at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Dutee Chand Wins 100m Title at National Championships
Sprinter Dutee Chand has claimed the 100m title at the 62nd National Athletics Championships in Cuttack.
Chand clocked a time of 11.17 seconds to win her fourth national title in the event. She is now the second fastest Indian woman ever behind PT Usha.
Indian Track and Field Faces Doping Challenges
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has taken a tough stance against doping by suspending 12 athletes for violating anti-doping regulations.
The AFI has also implemented a strict testing program and is working with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to eradicate doping from Indian athletics.
Looking Ahead: Indian Athletics in 2023
With the World Athletics Championships and Asian Games on the horizon, Indian athletics is poised for an exciting year.
The country's top athletes will be aiming for medals at both events, and the young talent emerging from across the country will be looking to make its mark on the international stage.
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