India Dominates Asian Youth Games with Twin Gold Medals in Kabaddi
India has made a significant mark at the Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain, particularly in kabaddi, where both the boys’ and girls’ teams earned gold medals. This achievement came as India concluded the games in fifth place overall.
India’s Kabaddi Success at the Asian Youth Games
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, India dominated the kabaddi finals against Iran. The girls’ team delivered an impressive performance, winning 75-21. They showcased their strength with a substantial halftime lead of 33-12, further increasing their score in the second half.
The boys’ team faced a tougher challenge, narrowly defeating Iran with a score of 35-32. They led at halftime, 21-16, but had to fend off a strong push from their opponents to secure the victory.
India’s Overall Medal Tally
During the Asian Youth Games, India finished with a total medal tally of:
- Gold: 2
- Silver: 3
- Bronze: 5
This placed India fifth in the overall rankings, with China leading at 6 gold, 10 silver, and 1 bronze. Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Iran followed closely behind.
Performance in Other Sports
Aside from kabaddi, Indian athletes excelled in other events, contributing to the country’s medal count:
- Ranjana Yadav secured silver in the girls’ 5000m walk with a time of 23:25.88.
- Ambure Shourya claimed silver in the 100m hurdles, finishing in 13.53 seconds.
- Jasmine Kaur earned bronze in shot put with a throw of 14.86 meters.
- In taekwondo, Debasish Das, along with Yashwini Singh and Shivanshu Patel, fought valiantly for bronze medals in their respective events.
- Kanishka Bidhuri took silver in the girls’ 52kg kurash division, while Khushi and Arvind secured bronzes.
India’s strong presence in various sports at these games highlights the nation’s commitment to nurturing young talent. The success in kabaddi and other events is a promising sign for India’s future in competitive sports.
