Taiwan Athletics Open 2025: Jyothi Yarraji Takes Gold; India Secures Multiple Podium Finishes
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India's reigning Asian champion, Jyothi Yarraji, added another feather to her cap by snagging gold in the women's 100m hurdles at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, extending the nation's winning streak on day one.
Jyothi, known for her electrifying speed, blazed through the course, touching the finish line in 12.99 seconds despite an initial stumble that almost derailed her efforts. Gaining momentum in the final stretch, she powered her way to the top spot, bagging yet another victory.
Prior to the final, Jyothi clocked an impressive 13.18s in the heats, exhibiting her dominance in the event. She was the sole athlete in the competition to earn a sub-13-second timing during the final, according to Olympics.com.
Japan's Asuka Terada (13.04s) and Chisato Kiyoyama (13.10s) took the second and third positions, respectively, trailing behind Jyothi. Notably, the Indian record in the women's 100m hurdles also belongs to Yarraji. Two years ago at the World University Games, she set the mark with a record-breaking 12.78s.
India's dominance didn't stop there; Tejas Shirse, the current national record holder in the men's 110m hurdles, also clinched gold in the event with a season-best time of 13.52s. Chinese Taipei's Yuan-Kai Hsieh and Chen Kuei-ru secured silver and bronze with timings of 13.72s and 13.75s, respectively.
The men's and women's 100m relays also saw India winning gold medals. Despite a tense baton exchange, the women's quartet of Sudheeksha Vadluri, Abinaya Rajarajan, Sneha SS, and Nithya Gandhe won the women's 100m relay with a meet record time of 44.07s. Vietnam finished second, and Asia Biomedical, a club, came third with timings of 44.38s and 44.53s, respectively.
The men's 100m relay witnessed a thrilling victory by India's quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain, who crossed the finish line in 38.75s. Asia Biomedical (39.11) finished second while Taoyuan City (39.75) secured the third position.
Jyothi Yarraji, India's top hurdler, has consistently proven her athletic prowess, earning numerous podium finishes and shattering records on her way to becoming one of India's most prominent track and field athletes and a dominant figure in Asian athletics.
The sports section of the news reported Jyothi Yarraji's impressive win in the women's 100m hurdles, further cementing her reputation as a dominant figure in Asian athletics. Meanwhile, in the opinion section, there might be discussions about the potential games India could compete in at the upcoming Asian Games, considering their current form in track and field events.
