Asian Games 2023: Ram Baboo, Manju Rani secure bronze in 35km mixed team race walk

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The Asian Games 2023, hosted in Hangzhou, China, witnessed an applaudable feat by the Indian athletes, Ram Baboo and Manju Rani, who secured bronze in the challenging 35km race walk mixed team event.

The pair showcased a remarkable performance surpassing Hong Kong while trailing behind China and Japan who won the gold and silver respectively. It was the country's 70th medal in the ongoing continental competition and 29th bronze medal.

The Indian team composed of Ram Baboo and Manju Rani clinched the bronze medal with a commendable time of 5 hours 51 minutes and 14 seconds. China bagged the gold medal clocking 5 hours 16 minutes and 41 seconds, with Japan closely behind securing the silver medal with a time of 5 hours 22 minutes and 11 seconds.

The duo of Ram Baboo and Manju Rani's bronze established India's position firmly on the medals table. Their glory became India's 70th medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Games, equating the country's medals tally from the 2018 Asian Games.

The momentous occasion of Ram Baboo and Manju Rani's bronze win stands testament to the athletes' dedication and intensive training. As the Asian Games 2023 continues, their victory will inspire many more such remarkable performances, setting a robust stage for India's sports culture to flourish.