- Friday, February 28, 2025
The Asian Athletics Association explained that Hanuman exemplifies exceptional qualities such as speed, strength, courage, wisdom and unwavering loyalty and devotion.
By: Shubham Ghosh
LORD Hanuman, a highly revered god in India, has been chosen as the official mascot for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok in Thailand, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the continental governing body.
The tournament kicks off on Wednesday (12) and continues till Sunday (17).
Thai Hanuman has been named as the official mascot of Asian Athletics Championships 2023, which will be held in Thailand next month. Thai Hanuman features in the Ramakien, the Thai adaptation of Ramayana. Murals at Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaew depict him playing Sepak Takraw in a ring pic.twitter.com/0RrORaGB5i
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The Asian Athletics Association, headquartered in Singapore, explained that Hanuman exemplifies exceptional qualities such as speed, strength, courage, wisdom and unwavering loyalty and devotion.
The logo for the 25th Asian Athletics Championships symbolizes the participation of athletes, their skills, teamwork, athletic prowess, dedication and sportsmanship, as stated on the association’s website.
India, led by shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, aims to make a strong impact at the Championships.
The Indian contingent departed from Delhi and Bengaluru on Saturday (8) night, embarking on their journey to participate in the five-day Asian Athletics Championships.
(With PTI inputs)
