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India finishes World Athletics U20 Championships with three medals
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India ended the World Athletics U20 Championships with three medals. Ashish Yadav won silver in the men's javelin, Basant Kumar Meghwal added silver in the men's high jump and Shahnavaz Khan took bronze in the men's long jump. High jumper Pooja and the women's 4x400-metre relay team did not add to the tally on the final day.
Why it matters
The results provide a measure of India's emerging athletics depth, highlighting strong men's field-event performances while showing where junior women's events need greater competitive support.
Evidence assessment
The Hindu supplies the final tally, medal events and athletes; an official results sheet is not included in the available material.
Medium confidence — A specialist sports report gives a complete medal breakdown, though the primary championship table is absent.
Coverage assessment
Widely Covered across 1 source desk.
A national medal tally from a global championship has broad sports interest, with one exact report supplied.