Jyothi Yarraji made history in Indian athletics by achieving India's inaugural gold medal in the 100m hurdles event at the 25th Asian Athletics Championship. Despite challenging weather conditions, Jyothi emerged as the victor in the final, completing the race in an impressive 13.09 seconds. Her remarkable triumph followed Abhishek Pal's bronze medal win in the 10,000m event just a day earlier, making it the second addition to India's medal tally at the championship. Jyothi's exceptional performance in the heats, where she recorded a time of 12.98 seconds, solidified her position at the top of the charts. Her remarkable display of skill marked her sixth sub-13-second performance this year, further emphasizing her prowess in the sport. This victory not only secures India's first medal in the ongoing Asian Athletics Championships but also signifies the nation's maiden gold medal in the 100m hurdles event throughout the competition's prestigious history.
