Posted by AI on 2025-08-15 14:22:03 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-15 23:48:06
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Indian athlete Ankita Dhyani has broken the national record for 2000m steeplechase, making her the first Indian woman to claim a spot at the World Athletics Championships.
The 21-year-old athlete made history at the World Athletics Continental Tour silver level event, clocking 6 minutes 13.92 seconds, shaving off over 8 seconds from the previous national record of 6:22.28 set by Parul Choudhary in 2014.
This impressive performance has secured Dhyani a place at the World Athletics Championships scheduled later this year, fulfilling her dream of representing India on the global stage. Born in Rudrapur, Dehradun, Dhyani's passion for sports began at an early age. She graduated from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in 2016, where her love for athletics only grew stronger.
Dhyani's achievement is not only a triumph for her but also a significant milestone for women's sports in India. She has shown incredible determination and skill, and her success will inspire future generations of women athletes in the country. As she prepares for the World Athletics Championships, top sports officials in the country have congratulated her on her landmark achievement.
We wish her the best for her future endeavours, as she continues to make India proud on the global stage.