Asian Games: Athletes Ram Baboo and Manju Rani secure BRONZE MEDAL in the 35KM Racewalk (mixed team)

China: Indian athletes Manju Rani and Ram Baboo secured the mixed team bronze medal in the 35km race walk event with a remarkable combined time of 5 hours, 51 minutes, and 14 seconds at the Asian Games 2023.

This victory marked a significant achievement for India, as it was their 70th medal at the games, matching their record-setting performance from the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. India’s impressive medal count in athletics now comprises 23 medals, including four gold, ten silver, and nine bronze.

This bronze medal in the 35km race walk mixed team event not only brought applause and recognition for our athletes, Manju Rani and Ram Baboo but also signaled the strong standing of India in Asian athletics. The victory caught the attention of millions of aspiring Indian athletes and the sporting fraternity alike, given the fierce competition on the Asian turf.

The 35km race walk mixed team event saw China secure the gold medal with an impressive clock time of 5:16:41, followed by Japan who picked up the silver medal in a time of 5:22:11. However, Manju Rani and Ram Baboo’s relentless determination and spirited performance defied all odds, propelling India to its proud bronze win.