2002 Asian Junior Athletics Championships
international athletics championship event
The 2002 Asian Junior Athletics Championships was the tenth edition of the international athletics competition for Asian under-20 athletes, organised by the Asian Athletics Association. It took place from 28 to 31 October in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 43 events were contested, which were divided equally between male and female athletes aside from the men's 3000 metres steeplechase.
Medal summary
Men
Women
2002 Medal Table
References
Results
Asian Junior Championships 2002. World Junior Athletics History. Retrieved on 2013-10-17.
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