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India Wins 3 Medals at World Athletics U20 Championships

India concluded the World Athletics U20 Championships with three medals, including silvers in men's javelin and high jump, and a bronze in long jump, despite disappointments in women's high jump and 4x400m relay.

Nilakshi Barman - - 1 min read
India Wins 3 Medals at World Athletics U20 Championships
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In Brief:

  1. Ashish Yadav won silver in men's javelin throw.
  2. Basant Kumar Meghwal earned silver in men's high jump.
  3. Shahnavaz Khan clinched bronze in men's long jump; women's events underperformed.


India finished the World Athletics U20 Championships with three medals despite some disappointing performances. Ashish Yadav opened the country’s medal tally by winning silver in the men's javelin throw, setting a strong tone for the team.

Basant Kumar Meghwal added a silver medal in the men’s high jump event, while Shahnavaz Khan contributed with a bronze in the men’s long jump.

However, the women's high jumper Pooja and the women's 4x400m relay team did not meet expectations, failing to secure podium finishes. The overall medal count of three showcases a commendable effort but also points to the need for improvement in some areas.


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