Siddharth Chowdhary wins gold in men's shot put event at U-20 Asian Athletics Championships

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Siddharth Chowdhary, representing India, won the gold medal in the men's shot put event at the Under-20 Asian Athletics Championships held in Yecheon, South Korea.

An Overview of the News

• He achieved this feat by recording a personal best throw of 19.52 metres.

• Indian athletes Sharuk Khan earned a silver medal in the 3000 meters steeplechase event, Shivam Lohakare a silver medalin the javelin throw and Sushmitaa silver medal in the long jump event.

• Apart from this, Shakeel finished third in the 800 meter race by securing a bronze medal.

• The Indian mixed relay team also put up a commendable performance, bagging another bronze medal.

• India's total medal tally has gone up to nine at the Under-20 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea.

Asian Athletics Championships

• It is organised by the Asian Athletics Federation.

• It serves as an annual event for track and field athletes from Asian countries.

• Inauguration - 1973

South Korea:

• It is an East Asian nation located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.

• It shares a heavily militarized border with North Korea.

• President: Yoon Suk Yeol

• Capital: Seoul

• Prime Minister: Han Duck-soo