THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, Nov 12: Jharkhand’s veteran athletes made the state proud with their best-ever performance at the 23rd Asian Masters Athletics Championships, held in Chennai from November 5 to 9, clinching a total of nine medals — 2 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze.
The event saw participation from 22 Asian countries, with India fielding a strong contingent. The Jharkhand Masters team stood out for their exceptional display of skill, grit, and consistency across multiple track and field disciplines.
In the 45+ age group, Parveen Mishra bagged a silver medal in the Hammer Throw, marking a strong start for the team.
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In the 50+ category, S.K. Tomar emerged as a double medalist — winning gold in Hammer Throw and silver in Discus Throw.
The 70+ age group witnessed a stellar performance from Ashok Kumar Biswal, who secured three medals — silver in 400m, silver in 300m hurdles, and bronze in 200m.
In the 75+ category, M.L. Chatterjee added a bronze medal in the 5km walk, while B.N. Rao stole the show in the 85+ group, clinching gold in Long Jump and silver in Triple Jump, making him one of the oldest medal winner from the state.
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With a total of nine medals, this marks Jharkhand’s best-ever performance at the Asian level, reinforcing the state’s growing strength in Masters Athletics. The achievements of these seasoned athletes have not only brought laurels to Jharkhand but also inspired younger generations to stay fit, active, and competitive at every age.
