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14/07/23 06:58 AM IST

Asian Athletics Championships

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  • Lord Hanuman is the official mascot of the Asian Athletics Championships which is being held from July 12 to July 16 in Bangkok.
Why Hanuman?
  • The reason behind picking Lord Hanuman as the mascot. "As Hanuman exhibits extraordinary abilities in (Lord) Rama's service, including speed, strength, courage, and wisdom.
  • Hanuman’s greatest ability is, in fact, his incredibly staunch loyalty and devotion.
  • The logo of the championships idicates the teamwork, skills of the athletes taking part in the Games.
  • The 25th Asian Athletics Championships 2023 logo indicates the athletes participating in the games, skills, teamwork of athletes, showcase of athleticism, dedication, and sportsmanship.
Asian Athletics
  • The Asian Athletics Association, the continent’s governing body of athletes, is celebrating its 50th year in 2023.
  • The Indian contingent, which is led by shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, has till now managed a bronze by Abhishek Pal in the 10,000-metre walk.
  • The championship is being held after a gap of four years as the 2021 edition in Hangzhou, China was cancelled due to COVID-19.
  • The 2019 games in Doha saw India finish with 16 medals — two gold, seven silver and seven bronze.
  • India’s best showing at the Asian Athletics Championships was at Bhubaneswar in 2017. Indian athletes won 27 medals, including nine golds, that year.
Source- The Hindu

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