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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Despite fever, state's sprinter bags bronze & sets national record
Raipur: Battling fever, cough, and cold, 21-year-old Animesh Kujur, a 200m sprinter from Ghuitangar village of Kunkuri tehsil in Jashpur district, clinched a bronze medal at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. Part of the Indian contingent, he made history by completing his race in 20.32 seconds, setting a new national record. Kujur is the second Indian to win a medal at the continental event, an achievement that has brought immense pride to his family and the entire state of Chhattisgarh. Kujur's record-setting time secured him the bronze. Japan's Towa Uzawa won the gold medal in 20.12 seconds, while Saudi Arabia's Abdul Atafi claimed silver in 20.31 seconds. Kujur expressed his happiness after the win. "The start was not good. Good curve running enabled me to win a medal at the Asian meet," he said. Kujur improved his personal best with this performance. His previous best was 20.40 seconds, recorded at the Federation Cup in Kochi in April. With this run, he broke Amlan Borgohain's previous national mark of 20.52 seconds. Athletic coach Dinesh Tandhi told TOI he spotted Animesh in a state athletic championship and invited him to join after observing his talent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "I wanted to polish his talent. He underwent rigorous training for a period of one year in 2021," Tandi said. The coach also revealed that Kujur battled cough, cold, and fever a day before the competition. "Even though he overcame cough and cold, fever was a bit there when he arrived at the competition," Tandi added. Chhattisgarh athletics association president Mahendra Ahuja and others have congratulated Kujur on his achievement.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Guv, CM congratulate Animesh, Srabani
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Haribabu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated athletes Animesh Kujur and Srabani Nanda for their stellar performances at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. Kujur won a bronze medal in men's 200m, while Nanda's team clinched a silver in the women's 4X100m relay. 'My congratulations to the women's team that won the silver medal in the women's 4X100 metres relay race at the #AsianAthleticsChampionships held in Gumi, South Korea. I also heartily congratulate the Odia sprinter Srabani Nanda, who is also a part of the team,' the Chief Minister said in a post on X. 'Your achievement is a matter of pride and honour for Odisha. Your hard work, indomitable will and passion for sports will inspire the coming generation. I wish everyone a bright future and further progress,' he said. Congratulating Kujur, Majhi said he has made the entire nation proud with his achievement. 'May he continue to scale new heights in his sporting career. Wishing him all the best for future events,' he said. The Governor also congratulated Kujur, wishing him success in his sporting career. Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik said, 'Congratulate #Odisha's star athlete #AnimeshKujur on breaking 200m national record to win bronze medal at 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.' 'May he continue to excel and bring laurels for the State and the country. Best wishes,' he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Asian Athletics Championships: Animesh Kujur sets national record as India finish second
Animesh Kujur won Bronze in the men's 200m at the Asian Atheltics Championships (Image via X/@OlympicKhel) A new national record and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, as the squad finished with 8 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals in Gumi, South Korea. The total of 24 medals put India behind only China, which won 26 medals, including 15 gold. It was also India's second-best show in the competition after the 27-medal haul at Bhubaneswar in 2017 – 9gold, 6 silver & 12 bronze. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The national mark was set by Chhattisgarh's 21-year-old Animesh Kujur, who goes by the nickname 'Max' but likes to strike Usain Bolt's trademark pose. Kujur broke his own record of 20.40s to take the 200m bronze with a timing of 20.32s — India's first medal in the event since Dharambir Singh's bronze in 2015. IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo's Astrology says Tejaswin Shankar on Animesh: 'What an incredible athlete' Animesh Kujur made a slow start and was behind the leading pack at the halfway mark. But he accelerated sharply, missing the silver in men's 200m by just 0.01 secs. 'Phew what an incredible athlete he is turning out to be,' Tejaswin Shankar, who won silver for India in decathlon, exclaimed on X, under the hashtag: #My pick for the Best Indian. Poll Do you think Animesh Kujur has the potential to become a world-class sprinter? Yes, definitely Maybe No, unlikely Kujur's father is a DSP in Chhattisgarh Police and mother an inspector. 'He is improving with every race. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He will go a long way. Really proud of him,' Animesh's father Amrit told TOI. Other notable performers on the day included upcoming javelin thrower Sachin Yadav. Leading India's charge in the absence of Neeraj Chopra, Yadav won the silver with a PB of 85.16m, barely a metre behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem (86.40m) who won gold.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India's strong run at Asian Athletics Championships: 24 medals, 8 golds, second place
The Women's 4X100 relay team bagged silver at the Asian Athletics Championships (Image via ANI) India wrapped up a memorable campaign at the Asian Athletics Championships, securing overall second place with a total of 24 medals in Gumi, South Korea on Saturday. Promising javelin thrower Sachin Yadav , steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary and the women's 4x100m relay team provided a 'silver' lining with strong performances on the final day of the continental meet. However, what would have pleased those following Indian athletics most on Saturday, was the sprint medal won by 21-year-old Animesh Kujur. Considered to be India's fastest man, Kujur ran a sensational race to break his own national record of 20.40s to take the bronze medal in the men's 200m event. He clocked an impressive 20.32s. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Pooja also made it to the podium in the women's 800m final, registering a personal best timing of 2:01.89s. Asian Games medallist Vithya Ramraj claimed the third spot in the women's 400m hurdles. India finished with eight gold, 10 silver and six bronze medals. China led the medal standings with a total of 32 medals, including 19 gold. India bettered its gold tally, moving up from six at the previous edition in 2023 and was one gold behind its best-ever – nine gold medals in the 2017 edition. Animesh creates history Kujur became only the second Indian man to win a 200m medal at the continental level. Dharambir Singh had won India's first medal in men's 200m, a bronze (20.45s) at the 2015 Asian championships. 'I'll always cherish this medal. To win even a bronze at the Asian level is huge, so I am very happy. Good curve running enabled me to earn a medal,' Kujur said. Japan's Towa Uzawa claimed the gold (20.12s) and Saudi Arabia's Abdulaziz Abdul Atafi took silver (20.31s). IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo's Astrology says Martin Owens, Kujur's coach at Odisha Reliance Foundation, had said on Friday that he just wanted his ward 'to step off that track with no regrets'. There was just immense happiness at the end of it all. And it just the beginning for this young sprinter. Sachin shines on debut With his massive frame, standing at 6' 5', Uttar Pradesh's Sachin Yadav made an impressive senior debut at the international level, winning a sensational silver with a personal best throw of 85.16m in the men's javelin throw final. Hailing from Khekra village in Baghpat, Sachin had a previous PB of 84.39m. As expected, reigning Olympic champion, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won gold with a best effort of 86.40m. Nadeem had won gold at the Paris Games last year with an Olympic record of 92.97m. Another Indian in the fray, Yashvir Singh, impressed with a personal best throw of 82.57m to finish fifth. 'I wasn't worried about competing against a big name like Nadeem. I was looking to achieve my personal best and throw the spear as far as possible. The conditions were tricky, and the wind factor played its part. Poll Which athlete's performance impressed you the most at the Asian Athletics Championships? Animesh Kujur Sachin Yadav Parul Chaudhary Women's 4x100m relay team 'I missed vital training sessions due to ankle and shoulder niggles which hampered my preparation for the meet,' Sachin later said. Back-to-back silver for Parul In the women's 5,000m, Parul Chaudhary won a silver in a national record timing of 15:15.33s. She had previously finished second in the 3,000m steeplechase. In the final, Parul was slow off the blocks and lay third at the end of the first lap. She picked up the pace to surge past her rivals and then overtook Japan's eventual bronze medallist Yuma Yamamoto (15:16.86s) in the final lap to finish on a strong note. Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto Tanui claimed gold (14:58.71s). Women's 4x100m relay team on podium The Indian quartet of Srabani Nanda, Abhinaya Rajarajan, Sneha SS and Nithya Gandhe started off strongly in the third lane, closer to the inside track. India always looked in contention for a medal finish, though China proved a tough competitor. The team clocked 43.86 behind China, who completed the relay in 43.28. Thailand settled for bronze in 44.26. Pooja, Vithya settle for bronze In the women's 800m final, Pooja claimed bronze with a personal best timing of 2:01.89s. She ran the race in lane five. Her teammate, Twinkle Chaudhary – in lane seven – challenged her teammate for the third-place finish but had to contend with a fourth position. In the women's 400m hurdles, Vithya Ramraj clocked 56.46s to finish with a bronze, behind China's Mo Jiadie, who clinched gold in 55.31s, edging out Bahrain's Oluwakemi Adekoya.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Odisha CM, Guv congratulate athletes Animesh Kujur, Srabani Nanda
Last Updated: Bhubaneswar, May 31 (PTI) Odisha Governor Haribabu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated athletes Animesh Kujur and Srabani Nanda for their stellar performances at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. Kujur won a bronze medal in men's 200m, while Nanda's team clinched a silver in the women's 4x100m relay. 'My congratulations to the women's team that won the silver medal in the women's 4 × 100 meters relay race at the #AsianAthleticsChampionships held in Gumi, South Korea. I also heartily congratulate the Odia sprinter Srabani Nanda, who is also a part of the team," the CM said in a post on X. 'Your achievement is a matter of pride and honor for Odisha. Your hard work, indomitable will and passion for sports will inspire the coming generation. I wish everyone a bright future and further progress," he said. Congratulating Kujur, Majhi said he has made the entire nation proud with his achievement. 'May he continue to scale new heights in his sporting career. Wishing him all the best for future events," he said. The governor also congratulated Kujur, wishing him success in his sporting career. First Published: June 01, 2025, 00:15 IST
