Daijiworld Media Network - Hong Kong

Hong Kong, May 30: India continued its strong showing at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, taking its medal tally to eight and moving to second place in the standings behind China.

The Indian contingent has so far won four gold, two silver and two bronze medals in the competition.

The highlight of the second day was a record-breaking performance by 19-year-old Pooja Singh, who clinched gold in the women’s high jump with a leap of 1.93 metres. The effort saw her surpass the 14-year-old senior national record of 1.92 metres set by Sahana Kumari in 2012.

India’s other gold medals came through Nitin Gupta, who won the men’s 5,000-metre race walk, Amanat Kamboj, who emerged victorious in the women’s discus throw, and Rahul Jakhar, who secured the top spot in the men’s decathlon.

Sadhana Devi added a silver medal in the women’s triple jump, while Upkar claimed silver in the men’s decathlon.

Neeru Pathak contributed a bronze medal in the women’s 400 metres event.

India had opened its medal account on Thursday when Nipam secured bronze in the women’s 100 metres.

A 48-member Indian contingent, comprising 30 men and 18 women, is representing the country at the championships, which conclude on Sunday.