Asian Games 2023: Indian Javelin Star Annu Rani Secures Gold with Record Throw

Hangzhou: Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games, setting a new personal best with her throw of 62.92 meters. This victory is not just a personal triumph but also marks India’s first-ever gold in women’s javelin throw at the Asian Games.

Entering the competition as one of the favourites, Annu Rani began with a solid throw of 56.99 meters in her first attempt, holding the sixth position. However, she soared to the top of the leaderboard in her second attempt with an impressive 61.28-meter throw.

Although her third throw measured 59.24 meters, it was in her fourth and final attempt that Annu Rani left no room for doubt about her dominance. Her remarkable 62.92-meter throw secured both the gold medal and her season’s personal best.

This achievement adds to Annu Rani’s growing list of accolades. She previously made history by becoming the first Indian woman to cross the 60-meter mark with a throw of 61.86 meters. Additionally, she holds the current national record of 63.82 meters, achieved at the Indian Open Javelin Throw Competition in 2022.

This victory at the Asian Games comes on the heels of her historic bronze medal win at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where she became the first Indian woman to medal in javelin throwing. Annu Rani’s remarkable journey in the world of javelin throw continues to make her a standout athlete in India’s sporting history.