World Athletics U20 Championships 2026

Ashish Yadav Bags Silver In Javelin As India Open Medal Account At World Athletics U20 Championships | Video

Basant Meghwal creates history with silver medal at World Athletics U20 C'ships

In a groundbreaking performance, Basant Kumar Meghwal elevated himself into the record books by winning a silver medal in the men's high jump, reaching a personal best of 2.21 meters. This victory makes him the first Indian high jumper to achieve this honor at the championship. Additionally, Ashish Yadav's silver medal in javelin throw helped boost India's total medal count to two.

India’s U20 medal tally rises to three

Eugene: Basant Kumar Meghwal became the first Indian to win a high jump medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships, while Shahnavaz Khan added a bronze in the long jump as India secured two medals on a memorable day here.The 19-year-old Meghwal from Anupgarh, a border town in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, cleared a personal-best of 2.21m to win silver in the men's high jump.Also Read: Ashish Yadav opens India's account with silver in men's javelin at World Athletics U20 ChampionshipsRepresenting the Indian Navy, he produced the landmark performance on the fourth and penultimate day

World Athletics U20 Championships: India end campaign with three-medal haul

India's World Athletics U20 Championships campaign concluded with three medals. This performance matches the country's medal tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions. Ashish Yadav and Basant Kumar Meghwal secured silver medals for India. Shahnavaz Khan then added a bronze medal in the men's long jump. The team's consistent medal performance highlights global junior level improvement.

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