Haryana Officer, Ekta Bhyan, Triumphs with Gold in Club Throw
Ekta Bhyan, a Haryana Civil Services (HCS) official and a symbol of human determination, won the gold medal in the women’s F51 club throw event at the World Para Athletics Championships! Her season’s best throw of 20.12 meters placed her in top place, adding to India’s excellent medal total at her in championships.
The victory followed a series of impressive achievements by Indian para-athletes. Deepti Jeevanji set a world record in the women’s 400m T20 category event the day before, winning gold. Kashish Lakra also won the silver medal in the club Throw event with a throw of 14.56 meters.
From Overcoming Adversity to Achieving Greatness
Ekta’s tale is one of extraordinary tenacity. In 2003, a sad event cut short her dream of pursuing a career in medicine. Despite sustaining a quadriplegic spinal cord injury, Ekta’s spirit remained unwavering. She not only found success in the civil service, but she also developed an interest in athletics.
The enthusiasm has ended up in excellent outcomes. Ekta has been on the podium prior to, winning gold in the Club Throw event at the 2018 Asian Para Games and qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
India’s Medal Haul Continues to Grow
Ekta’s gold medal is another brilliant example of India’s extending collection at the World Para Athletics Championships. India now has a fantastic medal score of two gold, three silver, and two bronze.
The Championships run till May 25th, and with athletes like Ekta showing their talent and driving, we can expect many more success stories from the Indian team.
This is an excellent source of inspiration for aspiring sportsmen, as well as a monument to the limitless potential of humanity!
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