India Finishes Runner-Up at 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong
The Indian contingent accumulated a total medal tally of 19, which includes 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals.
Among standout performances, Nitin Gupta clinched gold in the men's 5000m race walk, while Mogali Venkatram secured gold in the men's 800m.
Pooja Singh made history by claiming gold in the women's high jump with a leap of 1.93 meters, setting a new senior national record.
Key Facts / Static GK
Pooja Singh Event: High Jump (Leap of 1.93m)
Next Major Event: World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (August 2026)
Practice Quiz — 2 June 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Canara Bank, succeeding K. Satyanarayana Raju?
Q2. With reference to the newly operationalised India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the newly launched 'MAHA-Water Mission': 1. It is a joint initiative of ANRF and the Ministry of Jal Shakti. 2. The mission has an overall national financial outlay of Rs 200 crore. 3. Individual multidisciplinary consortia can receive funding of up to Rs 20 Crore per project. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q4. At the 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships held in Hong Kong, who set a new senior national record in the women's high jump with a leap of 1.93m to win gold?
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