Nayana James Shines with Gold at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Nayana James |
| Achievement | Gold medal in women's long jump at Taiwan Athletics Open 2024 |
| Distance | 6.43m |
| Event Location | Taipei Municipal Stadium, Chinese Taipei |
| Weather Conditions | Rainy |
| Competitors | Silver: Sumire Hata (Japan) - 6.37m; Bronze: Yu Jeongmi (Republic of Korea) - 6.14m |
| Other Indian Medalists | - Ankesh Chaudhary (Men's 800m - Gold - 1:50.63) - Somnath Chauhan (Men's 800m - Silver) - Dev Meena (Men's pole vault - Silver - 5.10m) - DP Manu (Men's javelin throw - Gold) - Nithya Ramraj (Women's 100m hurdles - Silver) - Vismaya VK (Women's 400m - Bronze) |
| Total Medals | Seven medals: 3 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze |
| Previous Performances | Personal best of 6.67m at Indian Open Jumps Competition (March); Federation Cup win (May) |
| Significance | Solidifies Nayana James as one of India's top long jumpers; highlights India's strong performance at the event. |