New Delhi, April 12: Assam’s Putul Sonowal and Nayan Moni Saikia clinched gold medals in the men’s and women’s singles categories at the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships held in New Delhi from April 5 to 11.
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| Indian lawn bowls players pose with medals and trophies after a strong performance at the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships in New Delhi, where Assam athletes won multiple medals, including two golds.(Image:facebook.com/jayanta.sarmah.7334) |
India emerged as the overall champion of the tournament, securing four gold, one silver and four bronze medals. Players from Assam delivered an outstanding performance, with all six members of the state contingent winning medals.
Apart from the singles victories, Jayanta Sarmah also bagged a gold medal in the men’s fours event along with teammates Sunil Bahadur, Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar.
In the women’s fours category, Bangita Hazarika won a silver medal alongside Reshma Kumari, Pinki and Rupa Rani Tirkey, adding to India’s medal tally.
Meanwhile, Putul Sonowal and Jayanta Sarmah secured a bronze medal in the men’s triples event, while Bitu Das and Suranjana Baruah claimed bronze in the under-25 singles category.
The strong showing by Assam athletes played a key role in India’s overall triumph at the continental championship.
