Overview

• Avinash Sable clocked 8:20.92 to secure India’s first steeplechase gold in 36 years at the Asian Championships.
• Jyothi Yarraji defended her 100m hurdles title in 12.96 seconds, setting a new championship record.
• The women’s 4x400m relay team ended a 12-year gold drought by posting a season-best 3:34.18 to win the event.
• India’s mixed 4x400m relay quartet defended their title in 3:18.12 to bolster the country’s early medal haul.
• India’s overall medal count stands at 14, comprising five gold, five silver and four bronze medals.