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    Question

    When was the first Asian Athletics Championships

    held?
    A 1965 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1970 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1973 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1980 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The inaugural Asian Athletics Championships were held in 1973 in Marikina, Philippines. At this first championship, India performed impressively, securing 16 medals in total: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 6 bronze. India has subsequently hosted the Asian Athletics Championships three times: first in New Delhi (1989), then in Pune (2013), and most recently in Bhubaneswar (2017). The championships have become an important continental competition showcasing athletic talent from across Asia.

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