India's Jyothi Yarraji and Amlan Borgohain Makes History with Bronze Medals at World University Games

India's Track and Field History at World University Games:

India achieved a historic milestone at the World University Games in Chengdu, China, as Jyothi Yarraji and Amlan Borgohain won bronze medals in the 100m hurdles and 200m events, respectively. Yarraji's remarkable performance not only secured India's first-ever 100m hurdles medal but also saw her break the national record with a time of 12.78 seconds. Borgohain, the national record holder in the 200m sprint, achieved a season's best time of 20.55 seconds to claim India's first-ever 200m medal at the games.
Before Friday's achievement, India had secured only four medals in track and field events at the World University Games. The lone sprint race medal belonged to Dutee Chand, who won a 100m gold in the 2019 edition. However, Yarraji and Borgohain's bronze medals have now expanded India's track and field accolades at the prestigious event.

Jyothi Yarraji's Record-Breaking Performance:
In the women's 100m hurdles final, Jyothi Yarraji impressed with her third-place finish, clocking an incredible time of 12.78 seconds. This remarkable feat not only earned her the bronze medal but also surpassed her own national record of 12.82 seconds, set in October 2022. Her extraordinary performance placed her just 0.01 seconds short of the qualification mark for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Medalists in Women's 100m Hurdles:
Viktoria Forster of Slovakia secured the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles, completing the race in an impressive 12.72 seconds. Yanni Wu of China secured the silver medal with a time of 12.76. The closely contested race showcased the level of competition at the event.

Amlan Borgohain's Impressive Bronze in Men's 200m:
In the men's 200m event, Amlan Borgohain claimed India's first-ever medal in the category with a bronze. The 25-year-old sprinter narrowly missed his own national record of 20.52 seconds but achieved a commendable season's best time of 20.55 seconds. Tsebo Isadore Matsoso of South Africa clinched the gold medal with a time of 20.36, while Yudai Nishi of Japan secured the silver in 20.46.

India's Growing Medal Tally:
With the two bronze medals won on Friday, India has now accumulated a total of 11 gold, 5 silver, and 9 bronze medals at the World University Games. This remarkable performance places India at the fourth spot in the overall standings. China currently leads the medal tally, followed by Korea and Japan.

India's Earlier Track and Field Success at World University Games:
India's journey in track and field events at the World University Games commenced in 2013 when shot putter Inderjeet Singh won a silver medal in Kazan, Russia. Inderjeet later secured a gold medal in the 2015 edition held in Gwangju, South Korea. The following year, Sanjivani Jadhav secured a silver medal in the 10,000m race at the games in Taipei. Dutee Chand continued India's success by claiming a gold medal in the 100m race in the 2019 edition held in Naples, Italy.
Jyothi Yarraji and Amlan Borgohain's historic bronze medal victories at the World University Games mark a significant achievement for Indian athletics. Yarraji's exceptional performance, smashing her own national record, has earned her a rightful place in India's sporting history. Similarly, Borgohain's impressive feat in the 200m event adds to India's growing track and field successes at the prestigious international event. The nation's track and field athletes have displayed incredible talent and determination, making India proud on the global stage.

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