Who became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Avinash Sable​

Explanation:

Avinash Sable made history by becoming the first Indian man to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games. He achieved this milestone at the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou on October 1, 2023, clocking a Games record time of 8:19.50.

Information Booster:

• The mascots for the 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, China, were three robots named Chenchen, Congcong, and Lianlian, collectively known as "Smart Triplets".

Key Highlights of the 19th Asian Games (2023)

India’s Achievements:

• Medal Tally: India achieved an unprecedented milestone with a total of 107 medals at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. This includes:
• 28 Golds
• 38 Silvers
• 41 Bronzes

This was the first time in Asian Games history that India’s medal tally crossed the three-figure mark, placing India among the top countries. India joined China, Japan, and South Korea as the only nations to achieve over 100 medals in a single edition of the Asian Games.

• Previous Performance: At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, India won 70 medals, including 16 golds.

Athletics:

• The athletics team emerged as the most productive, winning 29 medals:
• 6 Gold
• 14 Silver
• 9 Bronze

Hockey:

• India Men's Hockey Team secured a gold medal with a 5-1 victory over Japan, securing a Paris Olympics berth.

New Sports Debuting:

• e-Sports and Breakdancing made their debut as medal sports in the 2023 edition of the Games.

Return of Sports:

• Cricket and board games like Go, Xiangqi, and Chess returned to the Asian Games after not being part of the 2018 edition.

Looking Ahead:

• The 20th Asian Games will be hosted in Japan in 2027.