Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 11 (ANI): Following her gold medal win on the World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Level tour in Bhubaneswar, Olympian javelin thrower Annu Rani expressed happiness along with her efficiency in entrance of a house crowd and expressed her need to do nicely within the upcoming World Athletics Championships.
At the Indian Open 2025 World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Sunday, Olympian Annu outperformed her opponents to take residence the ladies’s javelin throw championship. At the Kalinga Stadium, Annu Rani had a prime efficiency of 62.01 meters. The second and third place winners have been Sri Lanka’s N D.L.Hatarabag Leka (56.27m) and Deepika (54.20m).
During final week’s occasion in Poland, Annu Rani achieved her first throw over 60 meters in additional than a yr, signalling a profitable week on the circuit. In actuality, her successful throw of 62.59 meters was additionally her finest in nearly two years. In Bhubaneswar, the 32-year-old Annu managed to log two throws over 60m – the second measuring 61.01m in her penultimate try.
Speaking to ANI, Annu stated, ‘I had an amazing expertise, I breached 62m mark two days in the past and it’s the second consecutive competitors the place I breached the 62m mark. I’m very proud of my achievement as a result of I performed in very fatigued situation. I obtained to be taught lots. It is essential to have an excellent mindset. Even if you’re fatigued, however the thoughts is in the fitting place, then you are able to do nicely.’
Annu additionally identified that in Poland, it was a lot colder and it was a lot hotter in India so approach work needs to be achieved accordingly. She additionally spoke on the overwhelming love and affection from the Indian crowd, who skilled such a high-profile athletics meet for the primary time ever.
‘The atmosphere was actually good. The strain was there to take the gold on the house floor. I loved getting love from the house crowd,’ she added.
Rani stated that she has already certified for the World Championships, set to be held in Tokyo from September 13-21 this yr, so there was not numerous strain on her.
‘Our coach has requested us to convey our peak efficiency within the World Championship and produce residence a medal. The manner I’m performing, I’ll give my best possible quickly,’ she concluded. (ANI)