Kamalpreet Kaur: Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur finishes creditable 6th in Tokyo Olympics | Tokyo Olympics News – Times of India
TOKYO: Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur finished a creditable sixth in her first Olympics with a best throw of 63.70m in a rain-interrupted final on Monday.
The 25-year-old Kaur, who has qualified for the final as second best on Saturday, was never in the running for a medal in the eight rounds of competition which was interrupted by rain for more than an hour.
The 25-year-old Kaur, who has qualified for the final as second best on Saturday, was never in the running for a medal in the eight rounds of competition which was interrupted by rain for more than an hour.
She had a third round throw of 63.70m to end at sixth and equal 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Krishna Poonia’s performance in the 2012 London Olympics.
A spirited girl from a discreet village in #Punjab #KamalpreetKaur has done #IND proud in #Athletics at the… https://t.co/TejrMHwupj
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) 1627911497000
Throughout the competition, Kaur, who was without her personal coach, looked nervous and short of confidence as she lacked international exposure. She has taken part in World University Games in 2017, her lone international competition.
Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn. Hard luck Kamalpreet!We are proud of you for giving your best & representin… https://t.co/Sc8eS1tU1r
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1627910777000
A farmer’s daughter at Punjab’s Kabarwala village, Kaur had raised hopes of India’s elusive athletics medal after finishing second in the qualification round on Saturday with a best throw of 64m.
American Valarie Allman took the gold with a first round throw of 68.98m while Kristin Pudenz (66.86m) of Germany and reigning world champion Yaime Perez (65.72m) of Cuba won the silver and bronze respectively.
Two-time defending champion Sandra Perkovic of Croatia was fourth with a best throw of 65.01m.
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