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Suchitra Parida Secures Gold, Aims for Asian Games Success
Suchitra Parida won gold in the Women's Javelin Throw F56 at the National Para Athletics Championship. Despite the win, Parida expressed disappointment and aims to win a medal at the Asian Games.
The 24th National Para Athletics Championship concluded Saturday at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Host state Odisha achieved 17 medals, including five gold. Suchitra Parida spoke with ANI, expressing some disappointment despite her javelin gold. Parida noted her last throw measured 18.00, and she had hoped to set a new record. She attributed some difficulty to weight gain impacting her running speed. Trials for the Asian Games are scheduled for June or July.
Key Facts
- Suchitra Parida won gold in Women's Javelin Throw F56 at the National Para Athletics Championship.
- The National Para Athletics Championship took place in Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium.
- Odisha secured a total of 17 medals at the event.
- Parida aims to win a medal at the Asian Games.
- Parida noted disappointment that her last throw measured 18.00.
- She feels confident she can shed excess weight within three months.
- Haryana won the championship with 95 medals, followed by Tamil Nadu with 51.
- Gujarat finished third with 30 medals.
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- newKerala.com — Para Athlete Suchitra Parida Wins Gold, Targets Asian Games