Which of the following statements about the 2024 Inter-State Athletics Championships is/are comect?
- Sahil Silwal crossed 80m for the first time this season to win javelin gold.
- Jyothika and Amoj's 4x400m relay team broke the Asian Games record.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Only 1.
Statement 1 is correct: At the 63rd National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2024 held in Panchkula, Haryana, Sahil Silwal won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw. He recorded a personal best of 81.81m, crossing the 80m mark for the first time in the 2024 season.
Statement 2 is incorrect: While a new National Record was set in the mixed 4x400m relay (3:12.87) by the team of Muhammad Anas, Jyothika Sri Dandi, Muhammad Ajmal, and Kiran Pahal, they did not break the Asian Games record. Additionally, the team that set this record included Kiran Pahal, not Amoj Jacob (who was part of the India 'B' team that finished second).