Annu Rani’s Golden Throw: Women’s Javelin Gold at Asian Games 2023

Annu Rani Darted Towards The Gold Medal In Javelin Throw

Annu Rani has become an influential icon after grabbing the gold medal in Javelin Throw in the Asian Games 2023. She achieved the gold medal with a 69.92m throw, and it was a historic victory for India in the Javelin Throw as she was the first woman to conquer a javelin gold in the history of the Asian Games. On the other hand, Nadeesha Dilhan of Sri Lanka won silver with a throw of 61.57m, and Huihui Lyu of China won the Bronze medal with a 61.29m throw.

In the beginning, Annu initiated a throw of 56.99m in the first attempt, but later on, she increased her pace with a 60+. In her second attempt, she braced up her performance with a 61.28m throw, but by the fourth attempt, she had marked her excellence with a 62.92 throw and won the gold medal.

Annu’s Impeccable Comeback

Before the Asian Games 2023, Annu Rani showcased her competitive zeal in seven competitions. However, she has failed to dart not even a single 60m+ throw. When she came to Hangzhou, her throw of 59.10m got her fourth place in the Asian Championships in Bangkok. So, when the soulful thrower boosted her confidence for the fourth attempt, no one believed her to be this magical. But her dedication and motivation have made Annu make a throw of 62.92m, which was undefeatable. This was Asia’s second-best throw of the season, which has made Annu conquer the Gold medal in the Asian Games 2023.

Timeline of Annu’s Throws In The Asian Games 2023

The competition was started with a throw of 56.99m from Annu. With the attempt for a 60m+ throw, Annu made an effort with a 61.28m throw. Following this, 59.24m, 62.92m, and 57.66m have been initiated by her. Nadeesha Dilhan was in the row with a throw of 61.57m, and China’s Huihui Lyu was in third place with a throw of 61.29m. In the fourth attempt, Annu made India lead the scoreboard with a 62.92m throw and grabbed the gold medal.