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Indian Track and Field Stars Target Medals at Asian Games

India’s 75‑member athletics squad will compete in the Asian Games in Japan, aiming for 25 to 30 medals.

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Key Points

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India won 29 medals (6 gold, 14 silver, 9 bronze) at the previous Asian Games.

Toor’s goal is a historic hat‑trick of gold in shot put.

Sreeshankar’s season best jump is 8.38 m, placing him second in Asia.

Gulveer Singh aims for at least two medals across three long‑distance events.

Avinash Sable is defending his 3 000 m steeplechase title after recovering from knee surgery.

Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh are the top Indian javelin throwers this season.

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Shot‑put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor seeks a third consecutive gold, a first for an Indian in the same event.

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and long‑distance runner Gulveer Singh are targeting gold after previous silver and bronze finishes.

Veteran athletes such as Avinash Sable and PT Usha’s legacy inspire the team despite injuries to key competitors.

The absence of javelin star Neeraj Chopra means other throwers like Rohit Yadav will try to secure medals.

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10 words

hat‑trick

Winning three of the same thing in a row, such as three gold medals at consecutive games.

season best

The best performance an athlete has achieved during the current competition season.

national record

The best performance ever recorded by an athlete from that country.

steeplechase

A distance race that includes hurdles and a water jump.

javelin

A long, spear‑like object that athletes throw as far as possible.

acclimatisation

The process of getting used to a new climate or environment before competing.

ACL

A ligament in the knee that can be injured and needs time to heal.

decathlete

An athlete who competes in ten different track and field events.

medal tally

The total number of gold, silver, and bronze medals a country has won.

legacy

The lasting impact or achievements left by a famous athlete.

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