The Indian contingent is trying to put on a tough show at the track and field event at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as Javeline Throw athlete Annu Rani claimed the bronze medal in the women's final event.
The 29-year-old created history by bagging India's first-ever medal in a women's event in the history of CWG. While she did not manage to better her best throw (60m) in the final attempt, she did take the third spot.
ANNU WINS BRONZE @Annu_Javelin scripts history by becoming the st Indian female Javelin Thrower to win a medal at #CommonwealthGames
The gutsy javelin thrower has proved her mettle & won a Bronze with the best throw of 60m at #B2022
Well Done Champ!! #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/zmGneoJQze— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 7, 2022
Meanwhile, another Indian javelin thrower Shilpa Rani finished seventh in the event.