The 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, moves into Day 2 with Indian athletes featuring in a packed schedule across sprints, jumps, decathlon, and middle-distance races.
After a promising start on Day 1, Day 2 promises to be a critical one with multiple medal events on the horizon for Team India.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the action to come:
Morning Session: All Eyes on Tejaswin Shankar & Women’s Long Jump
6:30 AM IST – Decathlon 110m Hurdles
Tejaswin Shankar, who’s aiming for a podium finish in the decathlon, starts early with the 110m hurdles — a crucial event to set the tone for the day.
6:35 AM IST – Women’s Long Jump Qualification
Two of India’s top jumpers, Shaili Singh and Ancy Sojan, will begin their campaigns with the qualification round. Both have been in good form, and expectations are high for a finals berth.
7:15 AM IST – Decathlon Discus Throw
Tejaswin continues his grueling decathlon journey with the discus throw, where technique and rhythm will be key.
7:25 AM IST – 100m Hurdles Women Heat 1
India’s sprint hurdle queen Jyothi Yarraji takes center stage. A smooth qualification here will set her up for a medal chance later in the meet.
8:45 AM IST – Decathlon Pole Vault
One of the trickiest disciplines in the decathlon, this event will test Tejaswin’s composure and consistency.
Afternoon Session: Medal Hopes Rise
1:30 PM IST – Decathlon Javelin Throw
Closing in on the final leg of the decathlon, Tejaswin’s performance in the javelin will heavily influence his overall standing.
1:50 PM IST – Triple Jump Men Final
Big medal expectations rest on Abdulla Aboobacker and Praveen Chithravel, who have consistently delivered on the continental stage. This could be one of India’s strongest gold medal chances on Day 2.
2:10 PM IST – 400m Men Final
Vishal T.K. lines up for the men’s 400m final. He’ll be aiming for a strong finish amidst stiff Asian competition.
2:20 PM IST – 400m Women Final
India fields two talented runners, Rupal and Vithya Ramraj, in what should be an electric contest. A podium finish is not out of reach for either.
2:30 PM IST – 1500m Men Final
Middle-distance runner Yoonush Shah will look to make an impression in the final. It’ll take a tactical race and a well-timed sprint finish to stay in medal contention.
2:40 PM IST – 1500m Women Final
India has two entries — Pooja and Lili Das. This is another medal window, with both athletes capable of holding their own in a tactical race.
2:50 PM IST – 10,000m Women Final
The endurance battle will see Sanjivani Jadhav and Seema in action. Long-distance races are as much mental as physical, and India will hope their duo stays within the lead pack.
3:45 PM IST – Decathlon 1500m (Final Event)
Tejaswin will end his decathlon campaign with the 1500m run. A strong finish could potentially seal a medal position, depending on his cumulative score.
4:10 PM IST – 4x400m Mixed Relay Final
India will look to close Day 2 with a flourish in the mixed relay. With the right baton exchanges and smart pacing, a top-three finish is very much on the cards.
All events will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on YouTube, ensuring fans across the country can stay tuned into the action.
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Day 2 at the Asian Athletics Championships promises to be action-packed with Tejaswin Shankar’s decathlon journey, Jyothi Yarraji’s sprint hurdles, India’s long jumpers, and multiple finals in 400m, 1500m, 10,000m, and relay events. With a mix of emerging and experienced names, India has a genuine chance to make Day 2 one of its most successful at the championship.
Stay locked in — medals are within the reach
