Lord Hanuman, one of India’s most respected Gods, will serve as the official mascot for the Asian Athletic Championships, which begin here on Wednesday. The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the continental governing organization.
“As Hanuman exhibits extraordinary abilities in (Lord) Rama’s service, including speed, strength, courage, and wisdom … Hanuman’s greatest ability is, in fact, his incredibly staunch loyalty and devotion,” the Asian Athletics Association said on its website.
“The 25th Asian Athletics Championships 2023 logo indicates the athletes participating in the games, skills, teamwork of athletes, showcase of athleticism, dedication, and sportsmanship.” India, led by shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, would look for an impactful show in the Championships.
The Indian team left for the five-day Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday night from Delhi and Bengaluru.
The Asian Athletics Championships is a prestigious sporting event. It showcases the athletic talents from various countries in the Asian continent. It is organized by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) and held biennially. The championships feature a wide range of track and field events, including sprints, distance races, hurdles, jumps, throws, and relays. Athletes from Asia compete for medals and titles, representing their respective nations. The Asian Athletics Championships serve as a platform for athletes to demonstrate their skills. Also helps break records, and foster camaraderie among participating countries.
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