Asian Games 2023: India's powerhouse player Annu Rani clinches gold in Women's Javelin Throw event

• Image Credit: google

• Oct 3, 2023 | Poonam Nath

Annu Rani's long pursuit for a gold medal ended as she threw a season-best 62.92m in the women's Javelin throw...

Digital Desk: India's Annu Rani wins the gold medal in the women's javelin throw competition, her talent and tenacity is currently winning over the nation. Her accomplishment raises India's total number of medals won at the Asian Games.

Annu Rani's long pursuit for a gold medal ended as she threw a season-best 62.92m in the women's Javelin throw final at the 19th Asian Games. 

Indian athletes continue to leave their imprint at the 2023 Asian Games with impressive showings in the sports of boxing and athletics, further establishing the nation as a sporting superpower.

Annu Rani's gold marks India's 15th in the present Asian Games and fourth in Athletics. 

India maintains its fourth-place standing in the medal standings as the action heats up with a total of 69 medals, including 15 gold, 26 silver, and 28 bronze.

Earlier today, the nation witnessed an incredible moment as Parul Chaudhary won the gold medal in the Women's 5000m final. Her unflinching focus and unwavering determination propelled her to victory in this hotly contested event, delivering India another coveted gold medal.

Lovlina Borgohain, Assam's pride, showed exceptional sportsmanship in the boxing arena as she advanced to the finals of the Women's 75 kg boxing event. Olympic medalist Lovlina showcased outstanding skills and persistence in defeating Thailand's Baison Maneekon in an intense match.