At the 4th Indian Open Throws Competition held at the Jio Institute in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai on Friday, March 21, 2025, Reliance Foundation athletes delivered remarkable performances, securing a total of eight medals, including three golds. (More Sports News)
In the women's hammer throw event, Harshita Sehrawat clinched the gold medal with a best effort of 59.08 meters. Reflecting on her performance, Harshita expressed satisfaction but acknowledged her aspirations for greater distances. She emphasized her commitment to intensive training in the upcoming month to enhance her performance ahead of the Federation Cup.
The men's hammer throw saw another gold for Reliance Foundation, with Damneet Singh achieving a season-best throw of 65.69 meters.
Other notable performances by Reliance Foundation athletes included:
- Kachnar Chaudhary: Silver in women's shot put.
- Karishma Sanil: Bronze in women's javelin throw.
- Bhartpreet Singh: Bronze in men's discus throw.
- Gaurav Patel: Bronze in men's U20 javelin throw.
- Virendra Yadav: Bronze in men's U18 javelin throw.
Steve Lemke, throws coach at Reliance Foundation, praised the athletes' performances, highlighting the consistency of Harshita and Damneet throughout the year. He expressed confidence that these achievements would bolster their morale for the upcoming Federation Cup. Lemke also commended the promising displays by the young javelin throwers—Karishma, Gaurav, and Virendra—noting that the experience gained would be invaluable for their future endeavours.
The competition, organized by the Athletics Federation of India and Reliance Foundation, showcased the depth of talent among Indian throwers and provided a platform for emerging athletes to make their mark on the national stage.
