The 2012 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships was the fifth edition of the international indoor athletics event between Asian nations. It took place at the Vocational and Technical College Athletics Hall in Hangzhou, China, between 18 and 19 February. A total of 26 nations sent athletes to compete at the championships, which featured 25 track and field events.

China topped the medal table with 14 golds. Iran was second with three golds while Bahrain finished third with three golds.

2012 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

The competition featured two Asian indoor records. Mutaz Essa Barshim broke the men's high jump record with a clearance of 2.37 m, bettering Zhu Jianhua's 26-year-ol standard. Li Ling beat the women's Asian indoor record in the pole vault with a mark of 4.50 m.

2012 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Results

Men

Women

Medal table

Participating nations

A total of 26 nations were represented by athletes competing at the 2012 championships

2012 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

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References

Results Book. Asian Athletics Association (2012) - archived. Retrieved on 2014-02-17.

External links

Asian Athletics Association

Indoor 2012

Asian Indoor Championships

Asian Indoor Championships

Indoor Championships

Sport in Hangzhou

International athletics competitions hosted by China