China topped the medal table at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing 17 gold medals in athletics. Hosts Japan followed with 10 golds, while Bahrain claimed third place with 9 golds. Thailand's Puripol Boonson excelled, winning the men's 100 m and contributing to Thailand's 4x100 m relay.
Several athletes set new records. U.A.E.'s Mariam Kareem set a U20 record in the women's 400 mH. Japan's Misaki Morota won gold in the women's pole vault, setting a new national record. India's Sawan Barwal set a national record in the men's marathon. Read more racing coverage.
Bahrain's Winfred Yavi won three golds in the women's distance events. Japan's Nozomi Tanaka and India's Gulveer Singh each earned multiple medals. Japan's Misaki Morota and China's Yujie Chen also achieved notable wins. Related: Jepkosgei to headline Cardiff Half Marathon.
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China leads medal tally with 17 golds, followed by hosts Japan and Bahrain China topped the medal table at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing 17 gold medals in athletics. Hosts Japan followed with 10 golds, while Bahrain claimed third place with 9 golds. Thailand's Puripol Boonson excelled, winning the men's 100 m and contributing to Thailand's 4x100 m relay.
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