Haryana’s Kiran Pahal has secured her place in the Paris Olympics after a stellar performance in the women’s 400m race at the National Inter-state Athletics Championships held in Panchkula, Haryana. The 24-year-old athlete clocked an impressive time of 50.92 seconds in the semifinals, surpassing the automatic qualifying standard of 50.95 seconds for the Olympics. This remarkable achievement makes her the second fastest Indian woman in the 400m, trailing only behind Hima Das, who holds the national record with a time of 50.79 seconds.
Pahal’s victory was a dominant one, as she finished ahead of Devy Aniba Zala from Gujarat, who came in second with a time of 53.44 seconds. Kerala’s Sneha K secured third place with a time of 53.51 seconds. Pahal’s qualification for the Paris Olympics is a testament to her dedication and hard work, and it’s a moment of immense pride for Indian athletics. With her exceptional performance, she has cemented her place as one of India’s top athletes and is sure to be a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.
