Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold Medal In Asian Games 2023, Top 5 Facts To Know
By Anshika Verma04, Oct 2023 10:23 AMjagranjosh.com
Asian Games 2023
In the 19th Asian Games, which are being held in Hangzhou, China organised various events in which India won medals. India has created history as Parul Chaudhary and Anu Rani won gold medals.
Who is Parul Chaudhary?
In the 5,000-meter run at the Asian Games, she made history by being the first Indian woman to win the gold medal. It was Parul's second medal at the current Asian Games.
Timing of Parul Chaudhary
Parul Chaudhary maintained her position in the top two before overtaking Japan's Ririka Hironaka for the lead with a time of 15:14.75.
Who is Anu Rani?
Anu Rani earned her first gold medal at the Asian Games in the women's javelin competition. With a throw of 62.92 meters, Anu Rani captured the gold medal.
Anurag Thakur's Tweet
Anurag Thakur, the sports minister, tweeted in awe that her sprint was phenomenal. ‘PARUL'S MAGICAL RUN TO CLINCH GOLD. What a remarkable run from Parul, really unbelievable and strange.'