How did Jyothi Yarraji help India dominate the Taiwan Athletics Open?
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Synopsis
India shone brightly at the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, showcasing incredible talent and determination. With six gold medals, including remarkable performances by Jyothi Yarraji, Tejas Ashok Shirse, and Abdulla Aboobacker, the event marks a significant achievement for Indian athletics on the global stage.
Key Takeaways
- Jyothi Yarraji won gold in the women's 100m hurdles.
- Pooja set a new competition record in the women's 1500m.
- The Indian relay teams showcased exceptional performances.
- India secured a total of six gold medals.
- The event highlights India's growing strength in athletics.
Mumbai, June 8 (NationPress) Jyothi Yarraji, Tejas Ashok Shirse, and Abdulla Aboobacker showcased their prowess as India triumphed at the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open, clinching a remarkable six gold medals during the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Taipei on Saturday.
Pooja excelled in the women's 1500m, and the relay team comprising Sudheeksha Vadluri, Sneha Sathyanarayana Shanuvalli, Abinaya Rajarajan, and Nithya Gandhe secured gold in the women's 4x100m relay. Additionally, the men's relay team, featuring Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain, joined the gold medal tally by winning the men's 4x100m relay.
Jyothi, who recently shattered the national record in the women's 100m hurdles with a time of 12.96 seconds at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, continued her impressive form, finishing in 12.99 seconds. She started strong, taking an early lead and securing victory with a powerful finish. Asuka Terada from Japan earned the silver in 13.04 seconds, while her teammate Chisato Kiyoyama claimed bronze with a time of 12.10 seconds. Jyothi had earlier qualified for the final by winning Heat 1 in 13.18 seconds.
In the men's 110m hurdles, Tejast Shirse won gold with a time of 13.52 seconds, benefiting from a tailwind of +1.5m/s. Yuan Kai Hsieh from Taiwan finished second with a time of 13.72 seconds.
Aboobacker excelled in the men's triple jump, securing gold with a leap of 16.21m on his third attempt. His prior jumps measured 15.80m and 15.97m, followed by a foul on the fourth attempt and concluding with 15.33m and 15.81m in the fifth and sixth attempts. Li Yun-Chen of Taiwan and Zhou Zheng Jia rounded out the podium.
Pooja set a new competition record (CR) in the women's 1500m with a time of 4:11.63, surpassing the previous record of 4:15.81. Jon Su Gyong from PR Korea took second place in 4:28.03, while Hiu Tung Tsang from Hong Kong finished third in 4:34.92.
The Indian women's 4x100m relay team set a new competition record (CR) of 44.07 seconds, improving upon the former record of 44.50 seconds.
The men's 3x100m relay team secured India's sixth gold by completing the race in 38.75 seconds.
Point of View
It is evident that Indian athletes are making their mark on the global stage. The recent successes at the Taiwan Athletics Open showcase not only individual talent but also a collective effort in sports development in the country. With such achievements, we can anticipate a bright future for athletics in India.
NationPress
07/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the standout performers for India at the Taiwan Athletics Open?
Jyothi Yarraji, Tejas Ashok Shirse, and Abdulla Aboobacker were among the standout performers, contributing significantly to India's total of six gold medals.
What records were set during the event?
Pooja set a new competition record in the women's 1500m with a time of 4:11.63, while the women's 4x100m relay team achieved a new competition record of 44.07 seconds.
Where was the Taiwan Athletics Open held?
The event took place in Taipei, Taiwan.
How did Jyothi Yarraji perform in her event?
Jyothi Yarraji won the women's 100m hurdles with a time of 12.99 seconds, continuing her remarkable form from the Asian Athletics Championships.
What was the overall medal tally for India at the event?
India finished the Taiwan Athletics Open with a total of six gold medals.
