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Indian athletes looking to raise the bar in Asian Championships

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May 23, 2025

DAYS before the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea kicks off, there's a healthy dose of optimism surrounding the Indian athletes.

- CHANDRA PRABHU @Chennai

DAYS before the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea kicks off, there's a healthy dose of optimism surrounding the Indian athletes. Having racked up an impressive 27 medals—six gold, 12 silver and nine bronze—in the last edition of the continental meet, the 59-member contingent is hoping to go higher this time around.

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