India's Historic Victory: 4 Gold Medals at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 Spark National Pride
India clinched 4 golds at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 with stellar wins by Jyothi Yarraji, Pooja, Tejas Shirse, and Abdulla Aboobacker.
Taipei, Taiwan – June 7, 2025: In what can only be described as a landmark moment for Indian athletics, four Indian athletes clinched gold medals at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze circuit. The gold rush came courtesy of Jyothi Yarraji in the women’s 100m hurdles, Pooja in the women’s 1500m, Tejas Shirse in the men’s 110m hurdles, and Abdulla Aboobacker in the men’s triple jump.
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This multi-medal haul not only brought India into the global athletics spotlight once again but also solidified the country’s rising reputation in the track and field domain, especially in the Asian circuit.
Jyothi Yarraji Cruises to Gold in Women’s 100m Hurdles
Indian sprint sensation Jyothi Yarraji delivered another sub-13 second finish, clocking 12.99 seconds to win gold in the women’s 100m hurdles. Her acceleration in the last 20 meters stunned the field, allowing her to surge past her competitors in a breathtaking finish.
The 24-year-old from Andhra Pradesh has had a phenomenal 2025 season so far, and this victory adds to her gold from the Asian Athletics Championships earlier this year, where she posted 12.96s. Yarraji’s consistency in clocking sub-13 timings is a testament to her technical precision and elite conditioning. She continues to cement her place as India’s premier hurdler.
Pooja Shatters Championship Record in Women’s 1500m
India’s middle-distance rising star Pooja dominated the 1500m final, clocking 4:11.63 to not only clinch the gold medal but also set a new championship record. Her powerful finish in the final lap separated her from the pack in what turned into a solo run toward victory.
Pooja had previously claimed a silver in the 1500m and a bronze in the 800m at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, and this win at the Taiwan Open marks her emergence as a dominant force in middle-distance events.
Tejas Shirse Wins 110m Hurdles Gold with Season Best
In the men’s 110m hurdles, Tejas Shirse clocked a season-best time of 13.52s, narrowly missing out on breaking the National Record (NR) of 13.41s. Having topped his heats with a solid 13.62s earlier in the day, Shirse looked determined from the start in the final and maintained excellent rhythm through the hurdles.
His victory is even more commendable considering he had missed this year’s Asian Championships. This gold marks a significant personal comeback and re-establishes him as a national contender in sprint hurdles.
Abdulla Aboobacker Wins Gold in Men’s Triple Jump
In field events, Abdulla Aboobacker delivered a top jump of 16.21m on his third attempt to secure gold in the men’s triple jump. Although the performance was short of his season-best of 17.19m, it was still the best leap of the day, and notably, the only jump to surpass the 16m mark.
The jump brings crucial World Athletics Ranking points for Aboobacker, who continues to be a reliable medal prospect for India in international triple jump competitions.
A New Era for Indian Athletics?
India’s four-gold haul at the Taiwan Athletics Open sends a strong signal ahead of major global events like the World Championships and the 2026 Asian Games. The depth of talent, particularly in women’s hurdles and middle-distance running, is expanding rapidly.
From Jyothi’s explosive finish to Pooja’s record-breaking run, from Tejas’s precise hurdling to Aboobacker’s commanding jump, Indian athletes are proving they can dominate across events—both on track and field.
India’s coaches and athletics federation officials have hailed the performance as a “major confidence booster” and believe this success is the outcome of better grassroots training, international exposure, and focused athlete development programs.
What’s Next?
With the Paris 2026 World Athletics Championships and Olympic qualifiers on the horizon, performances like these are not just medals—they are stepping stones to greater international triumphs.
As the Taiwanese crowd cheered the Indian flag being raised multiple times, it became clear: India is no longer just participating; India is competing—and winning.
