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Arunachal athlete Yanu Mane wins 800m gold, 1500m silver at East Zone Junior Championships
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:38 AM
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Yanu Mane of Arunachal Pradesh secured gold in the 800 metres and silver in the 1500 metres at the East Zone Junior Athletics Championship.
Yanu Mane, a junior athlete representing Arunachal Pradesh, delivered a standout performance at the East Zone Junior Athletics Championship. Competing in the middle‑distance events, she crossed the finish line first in the 800 metres, earning a gold medal for her state.
In the longer 1500 metres race, Mane maintained a strong pace and finished second, adding a silver medal to her tally. Her dual‑medal haul underscores her versatility across middle‑distance disciplines.
The championship, which draws young talent from the eastern states, highlighted Mane’s emerging potential on the national athletics scene. Her achievements are expected to boost interest in athletics within Arunachal Pradesh and may pave the way for future representation at senior national meets.
In the longer 1500 metres race, Mane maintained a strong pace and finished second, adding a silver medal to her tally. Her dual‑medal haul underscores her versatility across middle‑distance disciplines.
The championship, which draws young talent from the eastern states, highlighted Mane’s emerging potential on the national athletics scene. Her achievements are expected to boost interest in athletics within Arunachal Pradesh and may pave the way for future representation at senior national meets.