Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh clinch silver and bronze medals in 10000 m race walk at Asian Games 2023

Kartik Kumar Secures Silver at 28:15.38, Gulveer Singh Claims Bronze at 28:17.21

In a captivating turn of events at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, Indian athletes left an indelible mark by clinching two medals in the fiercely contested men's 10,000m race walk. Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh displayed exceptional prowess, securing the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in a race that unfolded with unexpected twists and turns.

As the race unfolded, the intensity was palpable, and then, in an unforeseen moment, disaster struck. Three of their compatriots stumbled and fell, dashing their hopes of victory after an unfortunate collision. In the face of adversity, Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh seized the opportunity and propelled themselves forward with unyielding determination and precision.

Kartik Kumar crossed the finish line with a remarkable time of 28:15.38 seconds, earning the coveted silver medal. Close on his heels, Gulveer Singh secured the bronze with a timing of 28:17.21 seconds.

This remarkable feat sent ripples of pride and exhilaration throughout India. Two medals in a single event provided an unexpected and welcome boost to the growing medal tally, delivering heartening news for the entire team.

In other track events, Muhammed Ajmal showcased his prowess in the men's 400m final, finishing valiantly in fifth place with a commendable time of 45.97 seconds. Despite his strong effort, the top spot was claimed by Saudi Arabian athlete Yousef Ahmed M, who blazed through with a timing of 45.55 seconds.

Simultaneously, in the women's 400m final, Aishwarya Mishra exhibited remarkable determination but narrowly missed the podium, securing a commendable fourth place. The gold medal was rightfully earned by Oluwakemi Mujidat of Bahrain.