India’s Shivaji Parashuram continued his outstanding campaign at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2026 by winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m in Ordos, China, securing his second silver medal of the championships.
Shivaji produced a determined performance over the 25-lap race, clocking a lifetime best of 29:33.54s to finish second. The Indian distance runner remained among the leading pack throughout the race and finished strongly to achieve a new personal best while adding another medal to India’s tally.
The gold medal was claimed by Japan’s Yoshihiro Kusuoki, who crossed the finish line in 29:29.34s after edging out Shivaji in a closely contested race. China’s Jinzhi Jiang secured the bronze medal with a time of 29:42.54s, completing the podium.
The silver medal adds to an already memorable championship for Shivaji, who had earlier finished runner-up in the men’s 5000m on the opening day. By claiming silver medals in both distance events, he has emerged as one of India’s standout performers at the inaugural edition of the championships.
His latest performance was made even more impressive by the fact that he achieved a new lifetime best, reflecting his excellent form and continued progression at the continental level. Producing a personal best in a championship final underlines his ability to perform under pressure against Asia’s leading U23 distance runners.
The Asian U23 Athletics Championships have provided an important platform for emerging athletes to showcase their talent, and Shivaji has made the most of the opportunity with two exceptional performances. His consistency across both the 5,000m and 10,000m demonstrates his endurance and competitiveness over multiple distances.
With two silver medals now to his name, Shivaji Parashuram has established himself as one of India’s brightest young distance-running prospects. His impressive campaign in Ordos has not only strengthened India’s medal tally but also highlighted the country’s growing depth in long-distance athletics at the U23 level.