Himanshu Jakhar wins country’s first-ever Gold in U-18 Asian Athletics Championships in Javelin Throw Saudi Arabia

By  News On Air   Apr 19, 2025

India’s Himanshu Jakhar made history by winning the country’s first-ever Asian U18 Athletics Championships gold in the men’s javelin throw in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. His winning throw of 67.57 meters, though below of his personal best of 74.56 meters, was enough to secure the top position on the podium.

With Jakhar’s historic achievement, India concluded its campaign on a high note, finishing the championship with a total haul of 11 medals – comprising 1 Gold, 5 Silver, and 5 Bronze.

In the men’s high jump, Devak Bhusan won silver with a 2.03-meter leap, just behind Kuwait’s Mohammad Alduaij, who cleared 2.05m.

Aarti added another bronze to her name in the women’s 200m, clocking 22.41 seconds. She had earlier won bronze in the 100m.

India also bagged silver in the men’s medley relay (100m+200m+300m+400m), with the team of Chiranth P, Sayed Sabeer, Saket Minj, and Kadir Khan finishing second behind China in 1:52.15. However, the women’s medley relay team failed to finish due to a baton drop.