Kazakhstan clinched its initial medal at the World Athletics Championships
In the vibrant Asian Athletics Championships currently underway in Gumi, South Korea, Kazakhstan claimed its inaugural medal. According to the Committee on Sport and Physical Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yasmina Toksanbaeva clinched the bronze medal in the women's 20km race walk, setting a personal best time of 1:32.15. Meanwhile, compatriot Georgiy Sheiko placed seventh in the men's 20km race walk.
Hosted from May 27 to May 31, 2025, the championships see participation from over 2,000 athletes hailing from 43 countries. For instance, the men's 10,000 meters was won by Gulveer Singh of India, completing the race in 28:38.63. Another highlight was the men's 200 meters, where Animesh Kujur from India secured a bronze medal and set a new national record with a time of 20.32.
For the most precise and up-to-date information on Kazakhstan's performance in the 20km race walk, consult the official results from World Athletics or other reliable sources.
In the Asian Athletics Championships, several sports events are being contested, including the 20km race walk where Yasmina Toksanbaeva from Kazakhstan secured a bronze medal. Meanwhile, the men's 200 meters saw a new national record set by Animesh Kujur of India, who also won a bronze medal in this sport.
