Shivaji Parashuram wins 10,000m silver at Asian U23 Athletics C'ships
Synopsis
Shivaji Parashuram became one of India's star performers at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, claiming silver in both the 5,000m and 10,000m. His 29:33.54 finish — a personal best — was not enough to beat Japan's Yoshihiro Kusuoka, but it signals a promising future for Indian distance running on the continental stage.
Key Takeaways
Shivaji Parashuram won silver in the men's 10,000m with a personal best of 29:33.54 at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China .
It was his second silver of the meet, having also won the 5,000m silver on the opening day.
Japan's Yoshihiro Kusuoka won gold in 29:29.34 ; China's Jinzhi Jiang took bronze in 29:42.54 .
Discus thrower Priya won bronze with a throw of 50.44m ; Shravani Sachin Sangle won bronze in the women's 400m hurdles in 58.09 seconds .
India's overall medal tally reached 11 on Saturday, with one day of competition remaining.
India's distance runner Shivaji Parashuram claimed a silver medal in the men's 10,000m on the penultimate day of the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, on Saturday, 12 July 2025. Discus thrower Priya and hurdler Shravani Sachin Sangle added two bronze medals, taking India's overall tally to 11 medals on the day.
Parashuram's Double-Medal Campaign
According to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Saturday's 10,000m silver was Parashuram's second medal at this inaugural championship. He had earlier claimed silver in the 5,000m on the opening day, making him one of India's standout performers across the meet.
Parashuram pushed hard for gold in the gruelling 25-lap race, ultimately crossing the line in a personal best of 29:33.54. Japan's Yoshihiro Kusuoka took the gold with a time of 29:29.34, while China's Jinzhi Jiang claimed bronze in 29:42.54. The second Indian in the race, Shailesh Kushwaha, finished fourth with a time of 30:46.78.
Bronze Medals for Priya and Sangle
Discus thrower Priya secured bronze with a throw of 50.44m on her third attempt. China dominated the event with a 1-2 finish — Zhichao Jiang took gold at 58.63m and Jingru Huang claimed silver at 55.33m.
In the women's 400m hurdles, Shravani Sachin Sangle clocked 58.09 seconds to win bronze. Hsin Ju Chung of Taipei won gold in 57.41 seconds, with Nurkhon Ochilova of Uzbekistan taking silver in 57.99 seconds.
Near-Misses for Other Indian Athletes
Several other Indian competitors came close but missed the podium. In the women's 100m hurdles, Shreeya Rajesh finished fourth in 13.49 seconds and Sabita Toppo was sixth in 13.73 seconds. Long jumper Mohd Atta Sazid placed fifth with a leap of 7.72m, while Anupriya VS was fourth in the women's shot put with 14.97m.
In the men's 400m, Astik Pradhan finished fifth in 46.33 seconds and Setu Mishra was seventh in 47.26 seconds.
India's Showing at the Inaugural Championships
The meet marks the first edition of the Asian U23 Athletics Championships, making every medal a historic one for the continent's emerging track-and-field talent. India's 11-medal tally on Saturday underscores the depth of its under-23 athletics pipeline, even as several athletes narrowly missed the podium. With one more day of competition remaining, India will look to consolidate its position in the overall standings.
Point of View
000m and 10,000m — is the kind of sustained performance that Indian distance running has rarely produced at the under-23 level on the Asian stage. The margins are tight: he finished less than four seconds behind the gold medallist in the 10,000m, a gap that is bridgeable with structured training. The larger question is whether the Athletics Federation of India has the high-altitude and periodisation infrastructure to convert this promise into senior medals. India's near-misses in the field events — four fourth-place finishes on Saturday alone — also suggest that the gap between Indian athletes and the podium is narrowing, but the finishing edge still needs work.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Shivaji Parashuram perform at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2025?
Shivaji Parashuram won two silver medals at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China — one in the 5,000m on the opening day and one in the 10,000m on Saturday. His 10,000m time of 29:33.54 was a personal best.
Who won the gold medal in the men's 10,000m at the Asian U23 Championships?
Japan's Yoshihiro Kusuoka won the gold medal in the men's 10,000m with a time of 29:29.34. China's Jinzhi Jiang took bronze in 29:42.54.
Which Indian athletes won medals on Saturday at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships?
Three Indian athletes won medals on Saturday: Shivaji Parashuram (10,000m silver), discus thrower Priya (bronze with 50.44m), and Shravani Sachin Sangle (bronze in women's 400m hurdles with 58.09 seconds).
What is the significance of the Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2025?
The 2025 edition in Ordos, China is the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships, making it the first time the continent's under-23 track-and-field talent has competed at this level. Every medal won is historically the first of its kind at this championship.
How many medals did India win at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships on Saturday?
India added three medals on Saturday — one silver and two bronze — taking the day's total to 11 medals. Several other Indian athletes finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium.
