Annu Rani won gold in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday, achieving a remarkable throw of 69.92 meters to secure the gold medal. She achieved the historic feat of becoming the first Indian female to secure a gold medal in javelin at the Asian Games
In the realm of athletics, Sri Lanka’s Nadeesha Dilhan Lekamge Hatarabage secured a silver medal with a remarkable throw of 61.57 meters, while China’s Huihui Lyu earned the bronze with a throw of 61.29 meters. Rani, representing India, commenced her performance with a 56.99-meter throw on her initial attempt, followed by an impressive throw surpassing the 60-meter mark on the subsequent try.
However, it was her exceptional throw of 61.28 meters on her second attempt that propelled her into contention for a medal. Ultimately, Annu Rani clinched the gold with a formidable throw of 62.92 meters on her fourth attempt, securing India’s 15th gold medal in the process.
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