India Bags Six Golds on Day 2 of Taiwan Athletics Open
India’s athletic contingent delivered another commanding performance at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, clinching six gold medals on Day 2 and reinforcing its dominance in the regional meet. The victories came across javelin, hurdles, middle-distance races, and relay events, adding to the six golds won on Day 1. India’s current tally stands at 12 golds, 3 silvers, and 1 bronze.
Rohit Yadav, Annu Rani Strike Gold in Javelin
The javelin throw saw India asserting superiority in both the men’s and women’s categories. Rohit Yadav clinched the top spot in the men’s javelin event with a best throw of 74.42 meters, narrowly outpacing Taiwanese contenders Huang Shih-Feng and Cheng Chao-Tsun. In the women’s javelin, seasoned thrower Annu Rani reaffirmed her elite status with a gold-winning throw of 56.82 meters, extending her consistent record on the Asian circuit.
Vithya Ramraj, Krishan Kumar, and Relay Quartet Excel
In the track events, Vithya Ramraj stormed to victory in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking an impressive 56.53 seconds. The 800m events were swept by India, with Pooja winning the women’s race in 2:02.79 and Krishan Kumar securing the men’s title in 1:48.46 — both establishing new meet records.
Adding to the gold rush, the Indian men’s 4x400m relay team comprising Santosh T, Vishal TK, Dharamveer Chaudhary, and Manu TS recorded a championship-best timing of 3:05.58, sealing India’s sixth gold for the day.
Medal Surge Ahead of Major International Meets
India’s total medal haul after two days positions it as the leading country at the Taiwan Athletics Open. With standout performances from rising athletes and seasoned campaigners alike, India is building momentum heading into the Asian Games and the World Championships. The impressive medal sweep also boosts ranking points and provides critical international exposure for the athletes.
As the Taiwan meet progresses, India’s track and field team continues to set high benchmarks, signalling a promising season ahead for Indian athletics.
