How Did Rohit Yadav and Vithya Ramraj Shine at the Taiwan Athletics Open?
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Synopsis
In an exciting display of athletic prowess, India's Rohit Yadav and Vithya Ramraj clinched gold medals at the Taiwan Athletics Open. Rohit triumphed in men's javelin with a remarkable throw, while Vithya dominated the women's 400m hurdles. This event marks a significant achievement for India, adding to its impressive medal tally.
Key Takeaways
- Rohit Yadav wins gold in men's javelin with a throw of 74.42m.
- Vithya Ramraj secures gold in women's 400m hurdles in 56.53 seconds.
- India's total gold medal tally reaches eight at the event.
- Krishan Kumar sets a championship record in men's 800m.
- Indian relay teams break competition records in both 4x100m events.
Taipei, June 8 (NationPress) India's remarkable journey at the Taiwan Athletics Open continued as Rohit Yadav secured the gold medal in the men's javelin throw on the second day of the competition, while Vithya Ramraj took home the top honor in the women's 400m hurdles this Sunday.
The two-time national champion, Rohit, achieved a gold medal with an impressive throw of 74.42 metres. He started with a throw of 71.46 metres, placing him second after the initial round. The 24-year-old athlete then surged ahead with a second throw of 74.25 metres, before sealing his victory with a final throw of 74.42 metres, securing the gold.
In the women's 400m hurdles, Vithya clinched the gold with a time of 56.53 seconds, which elevated India's gold tally in this athletics event to eight. Additionally, Indian athlete Yashas Palaksha earned the silver medal in the same race.
In the men’s 800m, Krishan Kumar won the gold medal with a championship record time of 1:48.46 seconds. Notably, national record holder Mohammed Afsal qualified for the final but did not start (DNS).
On the opening day of the Taiwan Athletics Open, Olympian Jyothi Yarraji triumphed in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 12.99 seconds, contributing to India’s tally of six gold medals.
In the men's 110m hurdles, Tejas Shirse finished first in 13.52 seconds, winning the gold medal with a tailwind of +1.5 compared to 1.067 m/s. Yuan Kai Hsieh from Taiwan took second place in 13.72 seconds.
In the men's triple jump, Aboobacker led with a leap of 16.21m, achieved on his third attempt.
Pooja set a competition record (CR) of 4:11.63 in the women's 1500 metres, surpassing the previous record of 4:15.81. Jon Su Gyong from PR Korea secured 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, consisting of Sudheeksha Vadluri, Sneha Sathyanarayana Shanuvalli, Abinaya Rajarajan, and Nithya Gandhe, set a competition record (CR) of 44.07 seconds, breaking the previous record of 44.50 seconds.
The men's 4x100m relay team earned the sixth gold for India, completing the race in 38.75 seconds.
Point of View
I am proud to highlight the exceptional performances of our athletes at the Taiwan Athletics Open. Their dedication and skill not only bring glory to our nation but also inspire future generations. We at NationPress will continue to support and celebrate their achievements.
NationPress
08/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What medals did India win at the Taiwan Athletics Open?
India won a total of eight gold medals at the Taiwan Athletics Open, with notable victories from Rohit Yadav in javelin and Vithya Ramraj in the 400m hurdles.
Who set a competition record at the event?
Pooja set a competition record in the women's 1500 metres with a time of 4:11.63, surpassing the previous record.
