Young stars chase Asian Games gold in Nagoya
Some of sport's brightest young talents head to the Asian Games in Nagoya-Aichi after standout international results, AFP reports. The profile highlights swimmer Yu Zidi, who at 12 became the youngest world championships medallist and beat Regan Smith in the 200m butterfly; Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who threw a world-leading 92.62m and twice exceeded 92m this year; Japan's Shin Ohashi, who set a junior world record and the season's fastest breaststroke time; India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 776-run IPL top scorer and T20 debutant; gymnast Misa Nishiyama; and Filipino Alexandra Eala, a WTA champion and Wimbledon upset victor. Their presence could reshape medal lists and highlight the next generation ahead of the Olympics.
Six young athletes enter Asian Games after breakthrough international results
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The Asian Games open in Nagoya-Aichi this weekend. These athletes earned major results this year and will now compete at the Games.
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