New Delhi: Ace Indian sprinter Muhammed Anas clinched a gold medal in the 300m race at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter in the Czech Republic on Sunday.
The 24-year-old athlete finished the race at 32.41 seconds to claim the gold medal in the event. Meanwhile, India's Nirmal Tom also clinched a bronze medal in the same event by clocking a timing of 33.03 seconds.
Sports Authority of India (SAI) hailed the duo for winning the medal at the event and tweeted: "Our #TOPSAthlete @muhammedanasyah won a gold in men's 300m at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter 2019 in the Czech Republic in a timing of 32.41 secs. #NirmalTom won bronze in 33.03 secs. Many congratulations!@KirenRijiju @RijijuOffice #Athletics @afiindia."
Earlier, the national record holder won the gold medal in the Kunto Athletics Meet with a timing of 21.18 seconds in the 200m race.
Anas is one of the 19 players who were nominated for the Arjuna Awards on Saturday.
