India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships 2026 held in China, winning 16 medals comprising 3 gold, 4 silver and 9 bronze. Key highlights: Anand Singh won gold in the Men's Javelin Throw with a personal best of 80.57 metres; Shravani Sangle bagged three medals including two gold in the 4×400m relay events. India is rapidly building an athletics talent pipeline for LA28 Olympics, having also sent athletes to various global competitions in 2026. Athletics Federation of India (AFI) congratulated the team.
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India Wins 16 Medals at World Athletics Under-20 Championships 2026 in China; Anand Singh Takes Javelin Gold with 80.57m PB
Key Points
- India achieved its best-ever performance at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships 2026 held in China, winning 16 medals comprising 3 gold, 4 silver and 9 bronze
- Key highlights: Anand Singh won gold in the Men's Javelin Throw with a personal best of 80.57 metres; Shravani Sangle bagged three medals including two gold in the 4×400m relay events
- India is rapidly building an athletics talent pipeline for LA28 Olympics, having also sent athletes to various global competitions in 2026
- Athletics Federation of India (AFI) congratulated the team
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• India at World Athletics U20 Championships 2026 (China): 16 medals (3 Gold, 4 Silver, 9 Bronze) • Gold: Anand Singh (Javelin 80.57m PB); Shravani Sangle (4×400m relay — 2 gold + 1 more) • India's best-ever performance at World Athletics U20 Championships • AFI: Athletics Federation of India; LA28 Olympics pipeline; World Athletics HQ Monaco
