Synopsis
Maharashtra excelled in triathlon events at the 38th National Games, securing six medals including two golds, two silvers, and two bronzes. The athletes showcased remarkable skills, contributing to Maharashtra's dominance in endurance sports.Key Takeaways
- Maharashtra won 6 total medals in triathlon.
- Performance included 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
- Notable athletes: Dolly Patil, Mansi Mohite, and Parth Miraje.
- Dolly Patil excelled in both Duathlon and Individual Triathlon.
- Maharashtra leads in the triathlon medal standings.
Dehradun, Jan 31 (NationPress) Maharashtra showcased an exceptional performance in the triathlon disciplines -- Individual Triathlon, Mixed Relay, and Duathlon -- as the state emerged as a leader in the endurance events during the 38th National Games, acquiring a total of six medals: two gold, two silver, and two bronze.
In the recently concluded Duathlon (Individual) event, athletes from Maharashtra secured one silver and one bronze, raising the state’s overall medal tally to six. The triathlon squad demonstrated extraordinary talent, with Parth Sachin Miraje earning a bronze in the Individual Triathlon (Men), while Dolly Devdass Patil captured gold, and Mansi Vinod Mohite obtained silver in the women's category.
Moreover, Dolly Patil claimed silver in the Duathlon, and Mansi Mohite secured bronze. Maharashtra further enhanced its medal count by winning a gold medal in the Mixed Relay event, solidifying its leading status in the triathlon medal rankings.
Other states also performed admirably, with Madhya Pradesh achieving three medals, including one gold, one silver, and one bronze. Manipur excelled in the Individual Triathlon, capturing two gold medals, along with a gold in the Duathlon. Services took home a silver and a bronze in the Duathlon, while Tamil Nadu earned a bronze in the Mixed Relay.
Maharashtra's outstanding achievements in triathlon events have propelled the state to the forefront of the leaderboard in this discipline.
Duathlon (Individual) Results:
Men:
Gold: Sarungbam Athouba Meitei (Manipur) – 49:29 minutes
Silver: Adarsh Muralidharan Sinimol (SSCB) – 49:44 minutes
Bronze: Sapan Panchal (SSCB) – 50:35 minutes
Women:
Gold: Aadhya Singh (Madhya Pradesh) – 56:43 minutes
Silver: Dolly Devdass Patil (Maharashtra) – 57:28 minutes
Bronze: Mansi Vinod Mohite (Maharashtra) – 59:54 minutes
The triumph of Maharashtra invigorates the competitive spirit among athletes and highlights its prowess in endurance sports.
