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Asian Games: Kiran Baliyan makes history in Athletics, claims bronze in shot put after 72 years

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Asian Games: Kiran Baliyan Makes History In Athletics, Claims Bronze In Shot Put After 72 Years

By IANS News September 29, 2023 • 21:18 PM View: 458

Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium: Kiran Baliyan creates history as she became first Indian to bring home a medal in Athletics, at Asian Games 2023, winning a bronze in women’s shot put at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, here on Friday. A first medal in this event for India after 72 years, since 1951.

Her third attempt which is now her Career's second-best throw, landed 17.36m away from the throwing mark, won her third place and also her maiden senior international medal.

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